Mônica Villa Nova has conducted postdoctoral research for the development of nanoformulations, dissolution testing using the Dispersion Releaser technology and development of an in vitro method to investigate the diffusion of small drugs and biomolecules for subcutaneous administration. Her Master’s degree and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences focused on micro and nanoparticulate delivery systems containing hydrophilic (L-alanyl-L-glutamine) or lipophilic (temoporfin) drugs using spray drying, nanoprecipitation by microfluidization and emulsification/solvent evaporation techniques, synthetic and natural polymers and factorial design. She completed an internship at Merck KgaA, Darmstadt, Germany.