Dr. Diana-Ioana Gavra | Psoriasis | Best Researcher Award

Strengths for the Award

Diana-Ioana Gavra demonstrates a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences, reflected through her comprehensive education, including a Doctorate in Pharmacy. Her work experience spans clinical pharmacy, teaching, and research, making her well-rounded in both practical and academic settings. Notably, her research contributions focus on phytochemical studies and the therapeutic potential of natural compounds, showcasing innovative approaches in pharmaceutical research. Additionally, her involvement in national and international conferences and publications underscores her active participation in the research community. Her ability to balance multiple professional roles while contributing to significant research is commendable.

Areas for Improvement

Although her research portfolio is impressive, expanding her publication footprint in high-impact journals and diversifying her research scope beyond phytochemicals could enhance her academic standing. Also, involvement in more international collaborations or multi-center studies could add value to her research impact.

📚 Diana holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Oradea’s School of Biomedical Sciences (2018-2022). She earned her degree in Pharmacy from the same institution in 2018, with specialized knowledge in areas such as inorganic chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmaceutical technology. Additionally, she has completed a psychopedagogical training module (2013-2015) and is currently pursuing her third year in General Medicine at the University of Oradea.

Experience

💊 Diana’s career spans several key roles, including Resident Clinical Pharmacist at “Dr. Gavril Curteanu” Municipal Clinical Hospital (2018-2021), Associate Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Oradea (2018-2021), and Pharmacist at SC Biovita SRL (2019-present). Her combined experience in clinical practice and academia reflects her commitment to advancing pharmaceutical science.

Research Interest

🌱 Diana’s research focuses on the phytochemical screening and therapeutic potential of medicinal plants. Her work explores the antioxidant properties of natural compounds, particularly those derived from the Rosa species, and their applications in treating skin conditions like psoriasis. She also investigates the physico-chemical characterization of endemic plants.

Awards

🏆 Throughout her career, Diana has participated in numerous national and international conferences, including the National Congress of Pharmacy (2021), the Romanian National Pharmacy Congress (2021), and various scientific symposiums. Her contributions have been recognized in the field of pharmaceutical research and natural products.

Publications Top Notes

📄 Gavra, D.-I., et al. (2018). “A comparative study of the amount of polyphenols, flavonoids and antioxidant capacity of Rosae caninae flos versus cynosbati fructus.” [Journal]
📄 Gavra, D.-I., et al. (2022). “Phytochemical Screening and Biological Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Rosa X damascena Mill. Cultivated in the Western Region of Romania.” [Journal]
📄 Gavra, D.-I., et al. (2022). “In vitro and human pilot studies of different topical formulations containing Rosa species for the treatment of psoriasis.” [Journal]
📄 Gavra, D.-I., et al. (2022). “Physico-chemical characterization and evaluation of the therapeutic potential of the fractions extracted from endemic plants.” [Journal]