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In her doctoral dissertation, Olga Lem investigated how light can be used to precisely control drug release from nanoscale carriers known as liposomes. Lem’s study shows that light-induced chemical reactions can trigger the release of both small and large molecules and introduces a novel hydrogel-based platform that enables externally controlled, on-demand drug delivery. The results improve the understanding of light-responsive drug delivery systems and demonstrate new strategies for more targeted and efficient treatments. Her findings may benefit the development of advanced therapies, such as photodynamic therapies, implantable drug delivery systems, and smart medical coatings.
The doctoral dissertation of MSc (Tech) Olga Lem in the field of Chemistry titled Light-Triggered Cargo Release from Liposomes and Hybrid Liposome-Hydrogel Delivery Systems will be publicly examined at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Tampere University on 24 April 2026.
The Opponent will be Tenured Principal Investigator Mans Broekgaarden from the Grenoble Alpes University, France. The Custos will be Research Director Timo Laaksonen from the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Tampere University.