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
Mapping Microplastics in Humans: Analysis of Polymer Types, and Shapes in Food and Drinking Water—A Systematic ReviewVdovchenko A, 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 formationBilardo R, Traldi F, Vdovchenko A, Resmini M
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology, Wiley
07-03-2022
2021
Effect of heterogeneous and homogeneous polymerisation on the structure of pNIPAm nanogelsVdovchenko A, Pearce AK, Freeley M, O'Reilly RK, 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 DrugsLevit M, Vdovchenko A, Dzhuzha A, Zashikhina N, Katernyuk E, Gostev A, Sivtsov E, Lavrentieva A et al.
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 EstuariesJones JI, Vdovchenko A, Cooling D, Murphy JF, Arnold A, Pretty JL, Spencer KL, Markus AA et al.
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 SystemsLevit M, Zashikhina N, Vdovchenko A, Dobrodumov A, Zakharova N, Kashina A, Rühl E, Lavrentieva A et al.
Polymers, Mdpi vol. 12 (1)
10-01-2020
2017
Self-assembled polymer particles based on thermoresponsive biodegradable copolymers of amino acidsVdovchenko AA, Hubina AV, Vlakh EG, Tennikova TB
Mendeleev Communications, Ooo Zhurnal "Mendeleevskie Soobshcheniya" vol. 27 (2), 153-154.
01-03-2017