The Department of Industrial Pharmacy traces its history back to November 27, 2002, when the Department of Organic and Analytical Chemistry was established at the university. The task of its scientific and pedagogical staff was to create conditions for the development of a new direction of training in “Pharmacy” with a specialization in “Pharmaceutical Technology.” The department was headed by Professor A. Strokan, Ph.D. in Chemistry.

In the early stages, the Department of Industrial Pharmacy functioned as a regional representative office of the National University of Pharmacy (NUP) in accordance with an agreement on joint training of students. Fruitful cooperation with the NUPh enabled the Department of Organic and Analytical Chemistry of KNUTD to obtain a license in 2003 to train specialists at the 3 level of accreditation in the field of 1102 “Pharmacy” in the specialty 7.110204 “Pharmaceutical Technology”.

In 2006, in accordance with the decision of the Academic Council of KNUTD, the name of the department was changed from “Organic and Analytical Chemistry” to “Industrial Pharmacy”.

In 2007, the Department of Industrial Pharmacy was headed by Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor V. Strashnyi.

In 2008, the department was accredited in the field of 6.120201 “Pharmacy” in the specialty 6.12020103 “Pharmaceutical Technology” (licensed capacity – 50 students). The first graduation of students took place in 2008.

Today, the department offers licensed and accredited educational and educational-scientific programs for training specialists in “Industrial Pharmacy” in the specialty I8 Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy and “Innovative Pharmaceutics” and “European Cosmeceutics” in the specialty G1 Chemical Technologies and Engineering.

We prepare:

Bachelors degree («Innovative Pharmaceutics») (3 years and 10 months of study).

Master's degree («European Cosmeceutics») (1 year and 4 months of study).

Master's degree («Industrial Pharmacy»)

(4 years and 10 months of study).

(3 years and 10 months of study based on an associate degree, junior specialist in the field of knowledge I “Health Care and Social Welfare”);

(2 years and 10 months of study based on a bachelor's degree in I8 Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy);

(2 years and 10 months of study based on the Level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF 7) for people who obtained degrees in the following specialties: 091 Biology and Biochemistry, 102 Chemistry, 161 Chemical Technology and Engineering, 162 Biotechnology and Bioengineering).

PhD (educational and scientific program «Industrial Pharmacy») (4 years of study).

Educational-Professional Programs «Innovative Pharmaceutics» and «European Cosmeceutics» have their own official websites with comprehensive and up-to-date information on the content of the programs, admission requirements, and career prospects.

EPP website: https://klp239.wixsite.com/innovativepharm

EPP website: https://www.cosmeceutic.eu

The staff of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy includes 15 lecturers. Among them are 4 doctors of science, 3 professors, 9 candidates of science, 9 associate professors, 1 university associate professor, 1 doctor of philosophy, and 2 assistants:

	Vladyslav STRASHNYI, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor, Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine. Head of Department.      In 1983, graduated from the Kharkiv Pharmaceutical Institute with a degree in Pharmacy. He holds an MBA (Master of Business Administration). He is an Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine and Chairman of the Committee on Health Care and Pharmacy of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 2004, he defended doctoral dissertation on “Scientific and Practical Foundations of Marketing Strategies for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.” As part of his scientific activities, he participated in the development and synthesis of about 200 new organic compounds, holds 11 patents for inventions of biologically active substances, as well as patents for the discovery of new pharmacological properties of drugs. He has many years of significant experience in management positions in international pharmaceutical corporations.  In particular, from 1992 to 1994, he held the position of executive director of Elf Sanofi France in Ukraine. From 1994 to 2009, he headed the representative office of Pfizer Inc. USA in Ukraine as general director. He is the author of over 130 scientific works, including 5 articles indexed in the Scopus scientometric database and 7 patents. He supervises master's theses and scientific research of postgraduate students of the department. He is the guarantor of the educational and scientific program “Industrial Pharmacy.” Research interests: synthesis of biologically active substances and evaluation criteria for their activity; rational use of medicines; effectiveness of the relationship between marketing communications and pharmacoeconomic research; use of strategic analysis methods in the process of modeling the range of medicines; systematization of markets in the pharmaceutical industry; reputation, publicity, brand, and corporate culture as components of the PR resources of pharmaceutical manufacturers; achievements and prospects for the development of the pharmaceutical industry in Ukraine; research on the availability and stability of drug prices using marketing analysis methods, etc. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the President of Ukraine, III degree (2000), as well as the Orders of Prince Vladimir the Great, III degree (1999), Nestor the Chronicler (2000), and Christ the Savior (2001); Honorary Diploma of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2009), medal “15 Years of the Ukrainian Military Medical Academy” (2008). Member of the editorial board of the professional scientific periodical “Technologies and Engineering”.
	Olena ISHCHENKO, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor. Professor.     In 1998, graduated from Kherson State Technical University with two degrees: “Technology and Equipment for Natural Fiber Production” and “Business Economics.” In 2023, she received a master's degree in Environmental Protection Technologies from Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture. In 2006, defended her doctoral dissertation. In 2008, she received the academic title of associate professor of the Department of Polymer and Chemical Fiber Technology. In 2021, she defended her doctoral dissertation in the specialty 05.17.06 - “Technology of Polymer and Composite Materials” on the topic “Technologies of Functional Materials for Pharmacotherapeutic Use Based on Polysaccharides.” She is the author of over 100 scientific papers in Ukrainian and foreign publications, as well as journals included in the Scopus scientometric database, and 7 patents. Supervises the preparation of master's and doctoral students. Has prepared 1 Candidate of Sciences and 1 PhD. Expert of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance on the accreditation of educational programs in the specialty “Chemical Technology and Engineering.” Leading research associate at the educational and research laboratory of molecular pharmacology, chemogenomics, and biogerontology at KNUTD. Teaches courses: «Polymeric materials in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries», «Polymeric materials in pharmacy», «Analytical chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis», «Modern Packaging Design for Pharmaceutical, Perfume, and Cosmetic Products», «Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Fundamentals of Industrial Pharmacy». Areas of scientific activity: development of theoretical and technological foundations for the production of carboxymethylated cellulose and starch esters; development of theoretical and technological foundations for the production of special-purpose polymer compositions containing water-soluble and modified natural polymers; electroforming of fibers based on water-soluble polymers for pharmacotherapeutic use. Guarantor of the educational and professional programs «European Cosmeceutics». Expert of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance on accreditation of educational programs in the specialty “Chemical Technologies and Engineering.” Member of the editorial board of the professional scientific journal “Technologies and Engineering.” Member of the Specialized Academic Council D 26.102.04 for the defense of doctoral dissertations in the specialty 05.17.06 – Technology of Polymer and Composite Materials.
	Olena ROIK, Candidate of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor. Associate Professor.      In 1998, she graduated from Zaporizhzhia State Medical University with a degree in Pharmacy, and in 2007, she received a second higher education degree from the National University of Pharmacy with a degree in Perfume and Cosmetics Technology. In 2012, she defended her thesis for the degree of Candidate of Pharmaceutical Sciences on the topic: “Development of the composition and technology of a detoxifying gel” (specialty 15.00.01 - drug technology, organization of pharmaceutical business and forensic pharmacy). She is the author of more than 60 scientific papers, 25 of which have been published in professional journals over the last 5 years. She is the co-author of 24 industry standards of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine and 8 State Standards of Ukraine, and holds a patent for a utility model. Teaches courses on: “Perfume and Cosmetics Technology,” “Drug Production Technology,” “Pharmaceutical Development of Drugs,” and “Standardization, Certification, and Quality Control.” Guarantor of the “Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy” educational program. Member of the National Methodological Council for Health and Social Welfare, Subcommittee I8 “Pharmacy” of the Higher Education Sector of the National Methodological Council of the Ministry of Education and Science. Citation index in Google Scholar - 3. Has extensive practical experience in the field of pharmaceutical development and industrial technology of medicines and perfumes and cosmetics.
	Halyna KUZMINA, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor. Associate Professor.     In 1973, she graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a degree in Chemistry of High Molecular Compounds, and in 2001, she graduated from the National Pharmaceutical Academy of Ukraine with a degree in Pharmaceutical Technology. In 1988, she defended her candidate dissertation on mesh polyurethanes filled with tetraethylthiuram disulfide and their biodegradation. She lectures on the following subjects: Processes and Equipment in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Equipment and Design of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Industrial Technology of Drug Production, Theory of Innovative Technologies in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Technologies of Industrial Drug Production, Technologies of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Technologies of Research and Development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. She supervises master's theses and postgraduate research. She is the author of over 100 scientific and scientific-methodological works and holds copyright certificates. She is a member of the Ukrainian Biochemical Society. She is responsible for the implementation of commercial research and development projects. Her research interests include fundamental technologies for active longevity, bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical development, and decontamination of phosphorus-organic compounds.
	Olha NIKITINA, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor. Associate Professor.     In 1994, she graduated with honors from Donetsk State University with a degree in Biology, qualifying as a biologist and lecturer in biology and chemistry.  In 1999, she defended her candidate dissertation on the biochemistry of biologically active enzyme producers at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, specializing in 03.00.04 – biochemistry. She received the title of Associate Professor of the Department of Pharmacognosy, Drug Technology, and Medical Botany at Donetsk National Medical University in 2008. She lectures on the following subjects: “Pharmacognosy with the basics of medicinal plant biochemistry,” “Pharmaceutical botany,” “Chemistry of natural compounds,” and author's courses on elective subjects “Phytodesign and human health,” “Medicinal Plants in the Human Health System.” Scientific and pedagogical level is confirmed by certificates from educational, scientific, and industrial institutions, both domestic and foreign. She coordinates the completion of master's theses by students, including foreign students, and scientific works by schoolchildren of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences. Author of over 100 published works, 4 of which are included in the Scopus scientometric database. Co-author of 14 textbooks, 2 English-language manuals on “Pharmacognosy” and “Resource Studies of Medicinal Plants,” holds 4 patents for inventions. She is a member of the editorial board of the international publication Journal of Biochemicals and Phytomedicine. She has practical experience in training personnel for pharmaceutical companies.
	Hanna TARASENKO, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor. Associate Professor.      In 1993, she graduated from the Kyiv Technological Institute of Light Industry with a degree in Leather and Fur Technology, and in 2013, she graduated from the National Pharmaceutical University with a degree in Pharmaceutical Technology. In 2003, she defended her candidate's dissertation on the development of a method for obtaining chrome tanning agents from leather production waste and their use in leather production. She lectures on the following subjects: “Processes and Equipment in Pharmaceutical Production” and “Good Practices in the Pharmaceutical Industry.” Author of 9 textbooks: “General and Inorganic Chemistry (Practicum),” “General and Inorganic Chemistry (General Chemistry),” “General and Inorganic Chemistry (Chemistry of Elements and Their Compounds),” “Chemistry (Organic Chemistry),” “Chemistry (High-Molecular Compounds),” “Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Methods of Analysis,” “Chemistry,” and “Pharmacognostic Methods of Analysis,” as well as over 100 scientific and methodological works, and holds certificates for inventions.
	Hanna KHARYTONENKO, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor. Associate Professor.     In 1998, she graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a degree in Biochemistry. In 2008, she defended her candidate dissertation devoted to the study of the kinetics of lipid metabolism enzymes. She teaches courses in “Organic Chemistry”, “Biochemistry and Fundamentals of Molecular Biology", and “Analytical Foundations of a Healthy Lifestyle”. Author of over 40 scientific papers. Holder of a patent for a utility model. Scientific interests: kinetics of enzymatic reactions, the role of oxidative processes in the development of pathologies and cell aging.
	Halyna KURYSHKO, Associate Professor, KNUTD. Senior Lecturer.     In 1977, she graduated from the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute with a degree in “Pulp and Paper Production Technology”. She conducts laboratory and practical classes in the disciplines of “Organic Chemistry”, “Biochemistry and Fundamentals of Molecular Biology”. She is the author of five textbooks: Chemistry (Organic Chemistry), Chemistry (High-Molecular Compounds), Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Methods of Analysis, and Pharmacognostic Methods of Analysis, and has published over 100 scientific and methodological works.
	Vadym LISOVYI, PhD in Chemical Technology and Engineering. Assistant.      In 2021, he graduated from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design with a degree in Chemical Technology and Engineering. In 2022, he received a second higher education degree in Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy. In 2025, he defended his dissertation of PhD on the topic “Development of a polymeric solid dispersion system for pharmaceutical purposes using the centrifugal forming method” (specialty 161 Chemical Technology and Engineering). He is the author of over 120 scientific works, including 7 articles published in periodicals indexed in the Scopus scientometric database. He holds a patent for a utility model. He lectures on the following subjects: "Pharmacokinetics. In vitro models,“ ”Kinetics of organic reactions,“ ”Pharmaceutical technology,“ ”Industrial drug manufacturing technology,“ ”Fundamentals of pharmacology, toxicology, and physiology,“ and ”Development and research of solid dispersion systems in pharmacy." Scientific interests: bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients, technologies for the manufacture of drugs with controlled release of active pharmaceutical ingredients, chemical technologies for the production of drugs and medical devices. Expert of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance on the accreditation of educational programs in the specialties of “Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy” and “Chemical Technologies and Engineering.” Senior Research Scientist at the Educational and Scientific Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Chemogenomics, and Bioherontology at KNUTD
	Illia RESNYTSKYI, Candidate of Technical Sciences. Assistant.     In 2015, he graduated from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design with a master's degree in Pharmaceutical Technology. In 2020, he received a master's degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics. In 2021, he defended his candidate dissertation on the development of polymer composite materials with controlled release of antiseptic substances. His professional experience includes working for three international companies: Polpharma, Delta Medical, and Sona-Exim. He is the author of over 30 scientific papers, a participant in international conferences, and a patent holder. He supervises the training of master's students and is the scientific supervisor of their theses. He conducts laboratory and practical classes in the disciplines “Introduction to the Profession”, “Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Technology”, “Fundamentals of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Physiology”, “Industrial Drug Production Technologies”, “Analytical Foundations of a Healthy Lifestyle”, and “Medicinal Plants in Human Health”. His research interests include the development and optimization of polymer composite materials with controlled release of drugs and antiseptic substances, technologies for creating innovative pharmaceutical delivery systems for active ingredients, bio- and medically compatible polymers for antiseptic and therapeutic applications, materials with controlled release kinetics of active substances, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of pharmaceutical technologies and materials science, as well as pharmaceutical management and marketing in the context of developing innovative pharmaceutical products.
EXTERNAL PARTNERS
	Volodymyr BESSARABOV, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor. Professor.      Director of the L.M. Litvinenko Institute of Physical-Organic Chemistry and Coal Chemistry of the NAS of Ukraine (IPOCC NASU). In 1986, he graduated with honors from Donetsk State University with a degree in Biochemistry. In 2021, he defended his dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Technical Sciences, dedicated to the technology of comprehensive use of polymer composite materials in the production of geriatric drugs. He lectures on the following subjects: “Biochemistry and Fundamentals of Molecular Biology”, “Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry”, “Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Technologies“, ”Theory of Phenomena and Processes“, ”Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Chemistry”. Supervises master's theses and scientific research of postgraduate students of the department. He has supervised three PhD students. Author of over 360 scientific and scientific-methodological works, holds patents in Ukraine and Bulgaria. Scientific interests: molecular pharmacology and biogerontology, bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients, decontamination of organophosphorus compounds. Scientific director of the scientific direction “Fundamental Technologies of Active Longevity”. Manages the scientific work of the department. Full member of the Ukrainian Biochemical Society, the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), the European Society of Photobiology (ESP), and the National Center for the Replacement, Refinement, and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). Expert of the Scientific Council of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (section “Biology, Biotechnology and Current Problems of Medical Sciences”), expert of the National Research Fund of Ukraine. Expert of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for state certification of higher education institutions in terms of their scientific (scientific and technical) activities (expert group “Biology and Health Care”). Member of the editorial board of the professional scientific periodical “Technologies and Engineering” and the electronic scientific journal “Engineering”. Member of the Specialized Academic Council D 26.102.04 for the defense of doctoral dissertations in the specialty 05.17.06 – Technology of Polymer and Composite Materials.
	Svitlana GUREIEVA, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor. Professor.      Head of Technology Development Department, R&D Department, JSC "Farmak" In 1985, she graduated with honors from Zaporizhzhia State Medical Institute with a degree in Pharmacy. In 2016, she defended her doctoral dissertation “Theoretical and experimental justification of solid dosage form technology, taking into account the biopharmaceutical classification system of active pharmaceutical ingredients” in the field of 15.00. 01 – drug technology, organization of pharmaceutical business, and forensic pharmacy. She lectures on the subjects of Industrial Pharmacy and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Technology, supervises course projects, theses, and industrial, research, and pre-diploma internships. Completed an internship and advanced training at the Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, Pozzuoli (Naples, Italy), September 2017, in the field and internship program: Innovation program Horizon 2020 “Health and nanomedicine: Polimeric Systems for controlled drug delivery.” Author of 125 publications, including 112 scientific and 12 educational and methodological publications, 1 monograph, including 55 scientific papers published in domestic and international peer-reviewed professional journals, 3 publications in periodical scientific professional journals included in the Scopus and Web of Science scientometric databases. She is a co-author of 3 patents for inventions and 11 patents for utility models. A member of the editorial board of the professional scientific periodical “Pharmaceutical Review”.
	Andrii GOI, Candidate of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor. Professor.     Technical Director of JSC "Farmak". In 2001, he graduated with honors from the National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic University” with a degree in “Automated Control of Technological Processes.” In 2018, he defended his candidate dissertation “Development and implementation of a universal model for the organization of parenteral drug production based on project management” with a degree in 15.00.01 – drug technology, pharmaceutical business organization, and forensic pharmacy. He completed an internship and advanced training in the United States in the field of scientific research and the internship program: “Pilot animal studies to establish Influenza A challenge animal model for efficacy evaluation of Farmak's antiviral compound” (January 2019). He participated in the conference “DIA Europe 2019,” Vienna, Austria, 2019. Author of 30 scientific papers, including 29 scientific and 1 educational and methodological, 15 scientific papers published in domestic and international peer-reviewed professional journals, 11 publications in periodical scientific professional journals included in the Scopus and Web of Science scientometric databases, patent for utility model UA 111 775, author's certificate As. 65096, methodological recommendations “Scientific and methodological approaches to the identification and assessment of risks of joint production of parenteral drugs” and 12 scientific publications in other scientific publications, materials of international scientific and practical conferences and the VIII National Congress of Pharmacists of Ukraine. Supervises master's theses and scientific research of postgraduate students of the department. Teaches the courses “Qualification and Validation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing” and “Pharmaceutical Quality System and Quality Control of Medicines.”
	Roman KACHAN, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor. Associate Professor.     Head of the Chemical and Microbiological Laboratory at Interdez LLC. In 2003, he graduated from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design with a degree in “Technology of Footwear, Leather Goods and Fur”. In 2008, he defended his candidate dissertation “Development of a preparation and technology for antiseptic treatment of leather and fur.” He supervises the scientific work of master's and PhD students. He lectures on the discipline “Microbiology and Bioprotection of Perfume and Cosmetic Products.” He is the author of over 40 scientific and scientific-methodological works, including two articles published in periodical scientific professional journals included in the Scopus scientometric database.
	Viacheslav KULYK, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor. Associate Professor.     Scientific Associate at Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. In 2005, he graduated from Nizhyn State University named after M.V. Gogol with a degree in Pedagogy and Methods of Secondary Education. Geography and Biology. In 2016, he defended his candidate dissertation in the specialty “Human and Animal Physiology” and is currently a research fellow at the O.O. Bogomolets Institute of Physiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. He lectures on the subjects “Fundamentals of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Physiology” and “Fundamentals of Toxicology.” He is a laureate of the 2017 President of Ukraine Award for Young Scientists and a member of the Ukrainian Society of Neurosciences and the Ukrainian Physiological Society. His scientific work is devoted to the study of the molecular mechanisms of the effect of endogenous opioids on pain P2X-receptors in sensory neurons of the spinal ganglia. His current research is focused on finding selective pharmacologically active modulators of receptors and ion channels. He is the author of more than 20 scientific papers published in professional international and domestic periodicals.

To support the educational process, the Department of Industrial Pharmacy has teaching facilities and modern laboratories.

Training facilities:

• Teaching staff of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy (room 1-0216)
• Lecture hall, Ukrainian-Azerbaijani Cultural and Educational Center (room 1-0334)

Laboratories:

• Analytical Chemistry Training Laboratory (room 1-0209)
• Pharmacognostic and Instrumental Analysis Methods Training Laboratory (room 1-0211)
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry Training Laboratory (room 1-0213)
• Organic Chemistry Training Laboratory (room 1-0220)
• Biochemistry and Microbiology Training Laboratory (room 1-0222)
• Educational and scientific laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Chemogenomics and Bioherontology (rooms 1-0223, 1-0238, 1-0240, 1-0127).

The material and technical base of the department allows students to be trained in accordance with the best national and international educational standards. The department has a specialized educational and research laboratory for Molecular Pharmacology, Chemogenomics, and Bioherontology, where the best students are involved in the work. The laboratories are equipped with the most modern equipment.

Since 2016, the department has operated a specialized educational and scientific laboratory of molecular pharmacology, chemogenomics, and biogerontology (MPCB Lab), which involves the best students. The laboratory is equipped with the most modern analytical and technological equipment.

Research team of the Educational and Research MPCB Laboratory  is growing dynamically in terms of quantity and quality and is currently as follows:

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, head of the scientific direction "Fundamental technologies of active longevity" Volodymyr Bessarabov;

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Leading Researcher Olena Ishchenko;

Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow Galyna Kuzmina;

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow Hanna Kharytonenko

Assistant, PhD, Senior Research Fellow Vadym Lisovyi;

Research Associate, Postgraduate Student Viktoriia Lyzhniuk;

Senior Research Fellow, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor Roman Kachan;

postgraduate student Olha Kovalevska;

postgraduate student Vladyslav Udovytskyi;

postgraduate student Volodymyr Yaremenko;

postgraduate student Volodymyr Fedorenko;

postgraduate student Ramil Vakhitov;

postgraduate student Yevhenii Subota;

postgraduate student Mikael Yehanian;

postgraduate student Svitlana Sterenchuk;

postgraduate student Andrii Mykhalets;

postgraduate student Sun Zeyuan;

research associate Anastasiia Behdai;

senior laboratory assistant Vladyslav Zaiets;

senior laboratory assistant Olha Syviuk;

laboratory assistant Ihor Danylenko;

laboratory assistant Mariia Rozumnenko.

	Educational and scientific laboratory of Molecular Parmacology, Chemogenomics and Biogerontology
	Address: Kyiv, 2 Mala Shyianovska Street, Building 1, Laboratories 1-0223, 1-0238, 1-0240, 1-0127

Structural divisions of the Educational and scientific laboratory MPCB: 

Division A. Development and preclinical research of APIs and medicinal products.

• A1. Cognitive motivation, research quality management, and information storage sector.
• A2. Solid dosage form design sector.
• A3. API design sector.
• A4. HPLC, UV and FTIR spectral analysis, biochemical and kinetic research sector.Підрозділ Б. Технологічної розробки та біофармацевтичних досліджень лікарських засобів.

Division B. Pharmaceutical Materials Science and Nanotechnology

The opening of the sector of pharmaceutical materials science and nanotechnology at the Research Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Chemogenomics, and Bioherontology took place in 2025 during the conference "KyivLvivPharma-2025. Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmacology in Ensuring Active Longevity," which was dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the founding of KNUTD. The main areas of work in this department include the creation of highly soluble polymer composite systems to increase the solubility and bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as the development of materials based on carbon quantum dots and nanofibers for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. The renovation and equipping of the laboratory was carried out with the assistance of JSC “Farmak”.

DIRECTION OF SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

Fundamental technologies for active longevity.

MAIN TOPICS OF PROSPECTIVE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH:

1. Development of composite materials based on pharmaceutically acceptable polymers to increase the bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
2. Study of the biological activity of extracts from biotechnological plant raw materials with the aim of developing pharmaceutical compositions with anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects.
3. In silico and in vitro research of the pleiotropic effects of biologically active substances as antioxidants, inhibitors of human cholinesterases and 15-lipoxygenase, aimed at finding new active pharmaceutical ingredients for drugs to treat neurodegenerative diseases.
4. Development of drugs with controlled release of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
5. Development of perfumes and cosmetics with therapeutic properties.
6. Development and research of nanostructured environmentally safe systems for decontamination of organophosphorus toxic substances (pesticides and active pharmaceutical ingredients) and technologies for cleaning equipment at chemical and pharmaceutical enterprises.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

• Labsphere UV-1000 ultraviolet SPF analyzer (Labsphere, USA).
• Suntest CPS device for simulating solar radiation and conducting accelerated tests for light resistance and photostability of materials (Atlas, USA) with a xenon lamp.
• Optizen POP scanning UV-Vis spectrophotometer (Mecasys, South Korea).
• Specord 200 scanning UV-Vis spectrophotometer (Analytik Jena, Germany).
• Specord 200 Plus scanning UV-Vis spectrophotometer (Analytik Jena, Germany).
• Multifunctional tablet analyzer Varioskan Flash (Thermo Scientific, USA) (measurement of fluorescence intensity (FI), time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), optical density, and end-point luminescence).
• Multiskan Sky microplate UV-Vis spectrophotometer (Thermo Scientific, USA) with an attachment for studying microquantities of liquids.
• Nicolet AVATAR 360 FTIR spectrometer (Thermo Scientific, USA).
• Perkin Elmer Spectrum 1000 FTIR spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer, USA).
• Biochem SA semi-automatic biochemical analyzer (High Technology, USA).
• Agilent 1100 Series HPLC chromatograph (Agilent, UK).
• Amperometric Detector (Biotech Instruments, UK).
• RO-4 laboratory water treatment unit (Werner, Germany).
• Sartorius Stedim biotech Arium H2O pro DI-T high-purity water production unit (Sartorius, UK)
• AccuLab ALC 110.4 analytical balance (Sartorius, UK).
• pH-150 MI pH meter.
• Buchi Melting Point B-545 melting point determination device (Buchi, Switzerland).
• Programmable Rheometer Brookfield Model DV-III (Brookfield, UK).
• Termo Temperature Controlled Bath PSl Rheotek TCB-8 (Brookfield, UK).
• Buchi Extraction Unit B-815 (Buchi, Switzerland).
• Brookfield TC-200, TC-350 thermostat (Brookfield, UK).
• Vankel VK7000, VR750D, VK8000 apparatus for studying the dissolution kinetics of solid dosage forms (Vankel, USA).
• PharmaTest (Germany) apparatus for studying the kinetics of disintegration of solid dosage forms.
• SM-8 laboratory microcentrifuge (Micromed, China).
• SM-3 laboratory centrifuge (Micromed, China).
• PHOTOCHEM robotic analyzer of antioxidants and free radicals (Analytik Jena, Germany).
• SF1 shaker (Stuart, UK).
• VK 200 tablet hardness tester (Varian, Inc., USA).
• KP-150 MI portable conductometer (Russia).
• Unicam 929A Spectrometer atomic absorption spectrometer (Unicam, USA).
• DB-10C cuvette thermostat (Biosan, Latvia).
• TS-100C Thermoshaker with cooling for Eppendorf tubes with SC-24C unit (Biosan, Latvia).
• VanKel VK200 tablet hardness tester (Vankel, USA).
• Sanyo Gallenkamp melting point apparatus (Sanyo, Japan).
• RADWAG MA 50.R moisture analyzer (RADWAG, Poland).
• KFK-2 photocolorimeter (Russian Federation).
• Lambda 25 scanning UV-Vis spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer, USA).
• AD8000 laboratory multimeter pH/mV/EC/TDS/Temp (Adwa, Hungary).
• EP-1 Vers2 tablet press (Erweka, Germany).
• DT 800 LH dissolution tester (Erweka, Germany).
• ZT 323 solid dosage form disintegration tester (Erweka, Germany).
• DTG 200i solid dosage form disintegration tester (Copley Scientific, UK).
• TAR 200 tablet abrasion tester (Erweka, Germany).
• TBH525WTD multifunctional tablet tester (Erweka, Germany).
• FRL 804 sampling device (Erweka, Germany).
• BMG Labtech NEPHELOstar Microplate Reader Nephelometer.
• TDS centrifugal polymer fiber forming device (China).
• Mini Spray Dryer B-290 (BUCHI, Switzerland).

PAID SERVICES

• Development and validation of bioanalytical methods for determining the concentration of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and their metabolites in various biological fluids and tissues (blood plasma, urine, etc.);
• Routine analysis of samples according to validated methods;
• Determination of pharmacokinetic parameters;
• Preparation of reports on research results in accordance with national and international requirements.

A set of in vitro studies in the ADMET category (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity) used in the modern global pharmaceutical industry to develop and improve new drug candidates at an early preclinical stage.

A wide range of in silico studies in the field of chemoinformatics, chemogenomics, and bioinformatics:

• Selection of various compounds based on structural or pharmacophore criteria from the composition of APIs registered in global pharmacopoeias in accordance with the requirements of the task (customer).
• Selection of candidate molecules using virtual screening based on molecular docking and pharmacophore modeling.
• Evaluation of physicochemical properties based on computer calculations or experiments.
• Molecular dynamics calculations and analysis of biomolecule conformations.
• Determination of binding sites and construction of a pharmacophore model.
• Computational assessment of specific pharmacological activity.
• Potential pharmacological profile using ADME-Tox tests.
• Establishment of structure-activity (QSAR) and structure-property (QSPR) relationships.
• In silico prediction of AFI metabolism sites for cytochromes P450 (5 major human ones).
• In silico prediction of API-induced changes in gene expression profiles (separately for protein and mRNA).
• In silico prediction of API cytotoxicity for tumor and non-tumor cell lines.
• In silico prediction of LD50 endotoxicity (acute toxicity) based on the results of QSAR analysis of the toxicological effects of chemicals on model organisms (rats) for four types of administration (oral, intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous).
• In silico prediction of exotoxicity (ecological toxicity) based on QSAR calculation for the following indicators: 96-hour minnow (Latin: Phoxinus) at 50% lethal concentration, 48-hour Daphnia magna (Latin: Daphniamagna) at 50% lethal concentration, Tetrahymena pyriformis at 50% growth inhibition concentration and bioaccumulation factor.

POSSIBILITIES OF PRE-CLINICAL API RESEARCH

• Physico-chemical properties.
• Determination of melting point (installation for determining the melting point of Buchi Melting Point B-545 (Buchi, Switzerland).
• Determination of dissolution in water, polar and non-polar solvents (kinetic and thermodynamic measurements with UV-Vis and HPLC quantitative detection of solutes).
• Analysis of chemical stability in aqueous buffer solutions at different pH values (kinetic and thermodynamic measurements with UV-Vis and HPLC quantitative detection of solutes).
• LogD / LogP lipophilicity study.
• Investigation of the dynamic viscosity and other rheological characteristics of liquid and pasty APIs (Programmable Rheometer Brookfield Model DV-III (Brookfield, UK)).

Metabolism of API in vitro

• Kinetic studies of the stability of API in human serum (with UV-Vis and HPLC quantitative detection of substances).

Specific pharmacological activity:

• Kinetic studies of inhibition of human serum butyrylcholinesterase with determination of Ki and IC50 (with UV-Vis quantitative detection).
• Kinetic studies of acetylcholinesterase inhibition with determination of Ki and IC50 (with UV-Vis quantitative detection).
• Kinetic studies of 15-lipoxygenase inhibition with determination of Ki and IC50 (with UV-Vis quantitative detection).
• Kinetic studies of activation / inhibition of superoxide dismutase (SOD) with determination of Ki and IC50 (with UV-Vis quantitative detection).
• Study of inhibition of peroxidation of human plasma proteins (with UV-Vis quantitative detection).
• Study of inhibition of lipid peroxidation of human blood plasma (with UV-Vis quantitative detection).
• Investigation of inhibition of free radical formation in the chemical RedOx system based on auto-oxidation of adrenaline (with UV-Vis quantitative detection).
• In vitro study of the potential cardiotonic activity of API (with UV-Vis quantitative detection).

Investigation of the photoprotective properties of API in different ranges of the UV spectrum (with UV-Vis quantitative detection).

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGICAL AND BIOPHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH CAPABILITIES FOR MEDICINAL PRODUCTS

• Pharmacopoeial dissolution test for solid dosage forms (Vankel VK7000, VR750D, VK8000 dissolution kinetics testing equipment (Vankel, USA), followed by UV-Vis or HPLC quantitative detection).
• Conducting comparative in vitro studies to confirm the equivalence of medicinal products in solid dosage forms for systemic use (Vankel VK7000, VR750D, VK8000 (Vankel, USA) dissolution kinetics testing equipment, followed by UV-Vis or HPLC quantitative detection).
• Pharmacopoeial “Disintegration” test for solid dosage forms (disintegration kinetics testing equipment (PharmaTest, Germany), followed by UV-Vis or HPLC quantitative detection).
• Determination of the weight, hardness, diameter, and thickness of tablets.
• Study of dynamic viscosity and other rheological characteristics of ointments, pastes, and gels (Programmable Rheometer Brookfield Model DV-III (Brookfield, UK)).
• Study of chemical compatibility and stability of APIs and excipients.

POSSIBILITIES OF TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN THE PRODUCTION OF MEDICINES

• Development of technology (chemical production schemes, technological schemes, and technological production regulations) for APIs and medicines in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Development of regulatory documentation at various levels for the production of APIs and medicinal products.

Identification of risks to quality in the technological process of API and medicinal product manufacturing. 

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Participation in scientific and practical conferences, scientific research, and publication of scientific literature

Since 2015, the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD has been organizing the International Scientific and Practical Conference “KyivPharma. Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Technology in Ensuring Active Longevity.” (https://knutd.edu.ua/pod-ta-publkats/news/12904/ , https://knutd.edu.ua/pod-ta-publkats/news/14164/, https://knutd.edu.ua/pod-ta-publkats/news/16176/), which is held every two years.

Based on the results of the conference in 2023, a collection of scientific papers «CHEMICAL AND BIOPHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIES» was published by Nordic Sci Publisher, Tallinn. 

On November 20-21, 2025, the staff of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy, together with scientific and pedagogical workers of the National University “Lviv Polytechnic”, scientists from the L. M. Litvinenko Institute of Physical Organic Chemistry and Coal Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and specialists from JSC Farmak organized and held the VII International Scientific and Practical Conference "KyivLvivPharma-2025. Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmacology in Ensuring Active Longevity," dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the founding of KNUTD. The event also included the 13th specialized scientific and practical conference with international participation of the School of Young Scientists of JSC Farmak, “Science, Innovation, and Quality in Modern Pharmaceutical Production,” dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the pharmaceutical company Farmak. The main partner and sponsor of the conference was the pharmaceutical company Farmak, with sponsors including Chemlaboreactive LLC, Alsi Ltd., and LEM Ukraine LLC. Information partners included the magazine Pharmaceutical Industry and the publication Weekly Pharmacy.

More than 300 participants from various countries took part in the conference, including Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Croatia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, the USA, Great Britain, Germany, and Italy. More than 150 participants attended in person.  

Postgraduate supervisors conduct scientific research within the framework of comprehensive research topics of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy. The results of this activity are regularly published in professional periodicals. Thus, KNUTD annually develops and implements a thematic plan for research and development, which determines the areas of scientific research carried out within the working day of the KNUTD Scientific and Production Complex. Bessarabov V., Strashnyi V., Goy A., Hureieva S., Ishchenko O., Kuzmina H., Nikitina O., Roik O., Tarasenko H. are the leaders of initiative scientific topics registered with UkrINTEI. Assistant Professor, PhD Vadym Lisovyi is the scientific supervisor of contract research projects and the lead researcher for R&D project No. 16.04. 79 MV DB on the topic “Development of technology for providing primary medical care to military personnel and civilians with mine-blast injuries and burns,” which is being carried out at the expense of the State Budget of Ukraine (01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026). The executors of this research project are young scientists from the Department of Industrial Pharmacy.

A collective monograph «Modern physical-organic chemistry and pharmacy» was published in the European Union with the participation of graduate students Nordic Sci Publisher (Tallinn, Estonia).

The department has the following student research clubs:

“Pharmtechnologist” (research supervisor: Dr. of Technical Sciences, Prof. Volodymyr BESSARABOV);

“Pharmacon” (research supervisor: Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Galyna KUZMINA);

“Polymer Materials in Pharmacy” (scientific supervisor: Dr. of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor Olena ISCHENKO);

“General Cosmetology” (scientific supervisor: Candidate of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor Olena ROIK);

Scientific club meetings are held once a month during free time outside of the academic process.

The Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD has extensive experience in building effective cooperation with leading enterprises in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries in Ukraine, which goes far beyond the scope of mandatory practical training. The department's partner enterprises provide significant assistance in organizing the educational process, conducting production and technological, pre-diploma internships, and improving the material and technical base. Cooperation agreements have been signed with pharmaceutical companies such as JSC “Farmak”, PRJSC “Pharmaceutical Firma “Darnytsia”, JSC ‘Kyivmedpreparat’, PJSC ”Borshchahivskyi Chemical and Pharmaceutical Plant“, Farma Start LLC, etc., as well as with cosmetics manufacturers, including Pilab LLC, Elfa Laboratory LLC, Interdez LLC, Prokeir LLC, Uniks PP, Ekobiz PP, UmanHimTrade Ukraine LLC, and others.  The department maintains close ties with the Association of Drug Manufacturers of Ukraine and the Association of Employers in the Medical and Microbiological Industry.

In 2024, as part of a long-term cooperation, a unique educational and scientific HUB was opened at Farmak JSC  at KNUTD “Innovative Pharmaceuticals” was opened as part of a long-term cooperation, whose activities are aimed at supporting and developing fundamental and applied research in the fields of pharmaceuticals, physical-organic chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical biotechnology at the international level, contributing to the implementation of the latest interdisciplinary scientific and technological initiatives.

During 2023–2025, as part of the partnership between JSC Farmak and KNUTD, two courses of the joint ChemPro project were also implemented on the topic of “Developing special competencies of chemists through a system of additional education for future employees.” Each course lasted four months and included two modules: “Chemical Analyst” and “Chemical Chromatographer.” Upon completion of the training, participants received certificates and gained real-world experience working with modern analytical and technological equipment, which they now use daily in their work at the pharmaceutical company.

In addition, starting in 2023, JSC Farmak will award a named scholarship for talented applicants for the second (master's) level of higher education at the Department of Industrial Pharmacy. The competitive selection process aims to recognize students with high academic achievements and an active scientific position, as well as to support gifted young people on their path to professional development.

The educational programs include internships at leading domestic chemical, pharmaceutical, and perfume and cosmetics companies, as well as research institutions. In addition, students participate in scientific and educational events, workshops, and seminars organized by leading industry experts, which contributes to the formation of professional competencies and practical preparation for their future careers.

Students of the department actively participate in the annual scientific and practical conference “School of Young Scientists” organized by JSC “Farmak.” This gives students of KNUTD the opportunity to gain invaluable experience from JSC “Farmak” specialists, which is necessary for future qualified specialists in the pharmaceutical industry.

Higher education seekers represent the department with dignity on the international arena. In particular, in 2025, Viktoriia LYZHNIUK, a postgraduate student of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD and a research fellow at the Educational and Research Laboratory MPCB, became the only participant from Ukraine at the 21^st Congress of the European Society for Photobiology (ESP), which took place in Bari (Italy). She presented the results of research by a group of scientists from the MPCB Research Laboratory on the use of carbon quantum dots in sunscreen cosmetic products to increase SPF levels and protect against blue light exposure. For this research work, she received a scholarship from the Congress organizers, which confirms the relevance and international significance of the developments of scientists from the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD.

Students also participate in annual forums dedicated to partnerships between business and higher education institutions, attend PHARMPROM exhibitions, which include presentations of equipment from well-known brands for conducting research at the stages of development, production, and quality control of pharmaceuticals, as well as the International Beauty Industry Exhibition “InterCHARM-Ukraine,” where they have the opportunity to learn about current trends in the perfume and cosmetics industry and the latest developments from leading Ukrainian manufacturers.

The Department of Industrial Pharmacy conducts career guidance activities systematically and in various formats.

One of the key areas is the “KyivOpenLab” open practical master classes, which cover a wide range of topics – from the development and research of pharmacotechnological indicators of various dosage forms to pharmaceutical and cosmetic chemistry, as well as the mastery of biochemistry and molecular biology. Such events enable participants not only to gain theoretical knowledge, but also to engage in real laboratory practice, experience the atmosphere of the scientific environment, and better understand the specifics of their future profession.

An important part of career guidance activities is also visiting specialized colleges and secondary education institutions in different cities of Ukraine. Scientific and teaching staff and higher education students of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy personally meet with applicants, tell them about the features of educational programs, the advantages of studying at KNUTD, and the prospects for employment and career growth after graduation. This allows them to establish live contact with young people, answer relevant questions, and motivate them to continue their studies at the Department of Industrial Pharmacy.

The department also has experience in conducting joint career guidance events with representatives of the scientific community and the pharmaceutical industry. In particular, joint career guidance events were held with scientists from the L.M. Litvinenko Institute of Physical Organic Chemistry and Coal Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the pharmaceutical company Farmak.

This model of career guidance, which integrates academic, scientific, and industrial components, is in line with the best international practices for training highly qualified specialists and clearly demonstrates to students the real prospects for their professional development.

Graduates of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy Educational-Professional Program and Educational-Scientific Program “Industrial Pharmacy” work at leading domestic and foreign chemical and pharmaceutical enterprises, the State Enterprise “State Pharmacological Center” of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, enterprises for quality control of medicines, as well as in commercial corporations engaged in the sale of pharmaceuticals.

After graduation, they can find employment as technical experts, specialists in drug registration and standardization, foremen in pharmaceutical enterprises, and much more. Our graduates have competencies in the organization and management of the production of medicinal products, the operation of technological equipment, the pharmaceutical development of new or improvement of existing drugs, the validation of technological processes and analytical methods. They successfully apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their professional activities and represent the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at the highest level at leading pharmaceutical companies. Among them:

Nazar ZDERKO - graduated from the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD in 2014. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD, specializing in 226 Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy. In December 2023, he defended his dissertation on “Development of a pharmaceutical composition with anti-inflammatory action based on Cichorium intybus plant raw materials.” He received a PhD in Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy. He currently works in the United States as a cosmetic product developer at "Medi Pedi NYC Inc".

Viacheslav DERYPAPA – graduated from the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD in 2017. He currently works as a drug registration specialist at “Asino Ukraine” LLC.

Valeriia MARDELO – graduated from the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD in 2021 and received a master's degree in pharmacy and industrial pharmacy. Currently holds the position of Qualified Person at Interchemie werken ‘De Adelaar’ B.V. (Netherlands).

Yuliia FEDORENKO – graduated from the Department of Industrial Pharmacy and the Department of Applied Ecology, Polymer Technology, and Chemical Fibers in 2022, earning a master's degree in Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy, and Chemical Technology and Engineering. She currently works as a validation specialist at “Farmeks Group” LLC (Boryspil).

Andrii MYKHALETS – graduated from the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD in 2024 and received a master's degree in pharmacy and industrial pharmacy. Works as a specialist in the regulatory compliance group at PRJSC "Pharmaceutical Firm "Darnytsia"". Since 2025, he has been studying for a postgraduate degree at the Department of Industrial Pharmacy.

In 2025, the department graduated its first class of master's students in the “European Cosmeceutics” educational and professional program. The high level of training of graduates is confirmed by their successful employment in leading enterprises of the perfume, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, in research institutes, analytical laboratories, and commercial structures that sell cosmetic products.

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