Dr Alena Vdovchenko

Alena Vdovchenko

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
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

solid heart iconPublications of specific relevance to Predictive in vitro Models

2024

Mapping Microplastics in Humans: Analysis of Polymer Types, and Shapes in Food and Drinking Water—A Systematic Review
Vdovchenko A and Resmini M
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Mdpi vol. 25 (13) 
27-06-2024

2022

Influence of surface chemistry and morphology of nanoparticles on protein corona formation
Bilardo R, Traldi F, Vdovchenko A and Resmini M
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology, Wiley 
07-03-2022

2021

Effect of heterogeneous and homogeneous polymerisation on the structure of pNIPAm nanogels
Vdovchenko A, Pearce AK, Freeley M, O'Reilly RK and Resmini M
Polymer Chemistry, Royal Society of Chemistry vol. 12 (47), 6854-6864.  
12-11-2021
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
Levit M, Vdovchenko A, Dzhuzha A, Zashikhina N, Katernyuk E, Gostev A, Sivtsov E, Lavrentieva A, Tennikova T and Korzhikova-Vlakh E
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Mdpi vol. 22 (21) 
24-10-2021

2020

Systematic Analysis of the Relative Abundance of Polymers Occurring as Microplastics in Freshwaters and Estuaries
Jones JI, Vdovchenko A, Cooling D, Murphy JF, Arnold A, Pretty JL, Spencer KL, Markus AA, Vethaak AD and Resmini M
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Mdpi Ag vol. 17 (24), 9304-9304.  
12-12-2020
Bio-Inspired Amphiphilic Block-Copolymers Based on Synthetic Glycopolymer and Poly(Amino Acid) as Potential Drug Delivery Systems
Levit M, Zashikhina N, Vdovchenko A, Dobrodumov A, Zakharova N, Kashina A, Rühl E, Lavrentieva A, Scheper T, Tennikova T and Korzhikova-Vlakh E
Polymers, Mdpi vol. 12 (1) 
10-01-2020

2017

Self-assembled polymer particles based on thermoresponsive biodegradable copolymers of amino acids
Vdovchenko AA, Hubina AV, Vlakh EG and Tennikova TB
Mendeleev Communications, Elsevier vol. 27 (2), 153-154.  
01-03-2017