Dr Alena Vdovchenko
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Research
nanoparticles, toxicology, microplastic, intestinal barrier
Interests
I am fascinated by organ-on-a-chip technology, particularly its application in testing microplastics' toxicity and behaviour. Using an intestinal organ-on-chip, I would like to study the penetration of microplastics into the blood and vascular system. This innovative approach can help analyse potential toxicity and thrombi formation, providing crucial insights into the health impacts of microplastics. The precision and realism of organ-on-a-chip models offer a promising pathway for understanding and mitigating the risks posed by microplastics to human health.Publications
2024
Vdovchenko A and Resmini M (2024). Mapping Microplastics in Humans: Analysis of Polymer Types, and Shapes in Food and Drinking Water—A Systematic Review. MDPI International Journal of Molecular Sciences vol. 25, (13) 2022
Bilardo R, Traldi F, Vdovchenko A and Resmini M (2022). Influence of surface chemistry and morphology of nanoparticles on protein corona formation. Wiley Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology 2021
Vdovchenko A, Pearce AK, Freeley M, O'Reilly RK and Resmini M (2021). Effect of heterogeneous and homogeneous polymerisation on the structure of pNIPAm nanogels. Royal Society of Chemistry Polymer Chemistry vol. 12, (47) 6854-6864. Levit M, Vdovchenko A, Dzhuzha A, Zashikhina N, Katernyuk E, Gostev A, Sivtsov E, Lavrentieva A, Tennikova T and Korzhikova-Vlakh E (2021). Self-Assembled Nanoparticles Based on Block-Copolymers of Poly(2-Deoxy-2-methacrylamido-d-glucose)/Poly(N-Vinyl Succinamic Acid) with Poly(O-Cholesteryl Methacrylate) for Delivery of Hydrophobic Drugs. MDPI International Journal of Molecular Sciences vol. 22, (21) 2020
Jones JI, Vdovchenko A, Cooling D, Murphy JF, Arnold A, Pretty JL, Spencer KL, Markus AA, Vethaak AD and Resmini M (2020). Systematic Analysis of the Relative Abundance of Polymers Occurring as Microplastics in Freshwaters and Estuaries. MDPI AG International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health vol. 17, (24) 9304-9304. Levit M, Zashikhina N, Vdovchenko A, Dobrodumov A, Zakharova N, Kashina A, Rühl E, Lavrentieva A, Scheper T, Tennikova T and Korzhikova-Vlakh E (2020). Bio-Inspired Amphiphilic Block-Copolymers Based on Synthetic Glycopolymer and Poly(Amino Acid) as Potential Drug Delivery Systems. MDPI Polymers vol. 12, (1) 2017
Vdovchenko AA, Hubina AV, Vlakh EG and Tennikova TB (2017). Self-assembled polymer particles based on thermoresponsive biodegradable copolymers of amino acids. Elsevier Mendeleev Communications vol. 27, (2) 153-154.