2025: Special Issue: National Congress of Pharmaceutical Science
Special Issue: National Congress of Pharmaceutical Science

The Academic Committee of the “XIII Congreso Nacional de Ciencias Farmacéuticas” is pleased to present this special edition of Universitas Scientiarum, dedicated to the research presented at the congress held in Barranquilla from August 21 to 23, 2025. Under the theme "Integrating the Pharmaceutical Sciences for Building the Future", the meeting brought together almost 800 participants, including industry professionals, hospital and community pharmacists, scientists, regulators, suppliers, and logistics operators. The meeting provided a platform for sharing recent advances and engaging in discussions about the challenges and opportunities across the full spectrum of pharmaceutical sciences. More than 40 scientific contributions were presented through oral communications and poster sessions, facilitating a valuable exchange of knowledge and experiences among participants. Of these, 34 were selected for inclusion in this special issue through peer review, reflecting the scientific rigour and relevance of the congress proceedings.

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Congress Papers

Wilson García, Juan José Carrascal, Carlos Alberto Bernal, Juan Urrego, Claudia Milena Baena Aristizábal
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Design of an amorphous solid dispersion of ibuprofen in a biocompatible polymeric matrix obtained by spray drying
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Camilo Pérez Acuña, Angie Pertuz Guerrero, Reinaldo Sotomayor Pino, Yina Pájaro, Gina Domínguez, Fredyc Diaz Castillo
S9
Physicochemical characterization of ethanolic extract derived from the endosperm of Mammea americana L. seeds through qualitative-quantitative tests for its possible use in topical formulations
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Maryluz Escobar Mosquera, Franklin Bermeo Acosta
S6
Study of the application of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L. ’Genovese’) essential oil in a topical cosmetic formulation
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Melany A. Pestana Martínez, Jhoan H. Piermattey Ditta, Jorge L. Anaya Gil, Karina Caballero Gallardo
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Cytotoxic potential of Kalanchoe daigremontiana extracts on hepatocellular carcinoma cells
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Vaneza P. Lorett Velásquez, Miguel F. Molano Cabrejo Molano Cabrejo, Alejandro Moncayo Lasso, Carlos A. Bejarano Casas, Cristian Buendía Atencio, Miguel A. Delgado Gómez
S8
New insights into the degradation mechanism of dimercaprol based on liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
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Kevin Lasprilla, Valentina Padilla, Ana Reyes, Reinaldo G Sotomayor
S9
Optimization of the preformulation of a topical product based on a plant extract using the Quality by Design (QbD) approach
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María J. Jiménez, Keiner De la Cruz, Reinaldo G Sotomayor, Sirce Salas, Ana Reyes
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Development and advanced characterization of a self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) of Ibuprofen, through the implementation of a 3 Factorial Design for the 3 improvement of dissolution rate
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