Project Title: Examination of herbal preparations and nutritional supplements used for weight loss for possible presence of undeclared components in their composition. Principal researcher: Marija Karapandzova, PhD, Assistant Professor Project type: for young researchers. Funded by: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje. Project length: 2019-2020.
Project Title: Role of autoantibodies towards peripheral nerve antigens in laboratory evaluation of peripheral neuropathies. Principal researcher: Ljubica Shuturkova, PhD, Professor. Funded by: own funds. Project length: 2018-2019.
Project Title: Design, development and optimization of nanostructured lipid particles encapsulated with sage extract used for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Principal researcher: Maja Simonoska Crcarevska, PhD, Associate Professor. Funded by: own funds. Project length: 2018-2019.
Project Title: Formulation development of bioinspired nanoliposomes as carriers of active principal components for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Principal researcher: Marija Glavash Dodov, PhD, Professor. Project type: for young researchers. Funded by: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje. Project length: 2017-2018.
Project Title: Pharmacognostic, phytochemical and biological-pharmacological examinations of different types of hemp (Cannabis spp.) and its preparations. Principal researcher: Gjoshe Stefkov, PhD, Associate Professor. Funded by: Faculty of Pharmacy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje. Project length: 2016-2019.
Project Title: Chemical characterization and biological activity of essential oil of Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G. Don). Principal researcher: Marija Karapandzova, PhD, Assistant Professor. Funded by: Faculty of Pharmacy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje. Project length: 2016-2018.
Project Title: Regulation of medicinal substances in EU and Republic of Macedonia. Principal researcher: Suzana Trajkovikj Jolevska, PhD, Full Professor. Funded by: own funds and external entities from the state. Project length: 2015-2017.
Project Title: Modern perspectives of breeding and utilization of the Macedonian poppy. Principal researcher: Gjoshe Stefkov, PhD, Associate Professor. Participants in the project: Faculty of Pharmacy, UKIM, Skopje and Alkaloid AD, Skopje. Financed by: ALKALOID AD, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2014-2017.
Project title: Design and development of micro-agents as carriers of active substance with the implementation of QBD principles. Principal researcher: Maja Simonoska Crcarevska, PhD, Associate Professor. Financed by: own funds and external entities from the state. Project length: 2015-2016.
Project title: Model framework for regulating the use of registered drugs for unauthorized use and use of unregistered drugs. Principal researcher: Renata Slaveska Raichki, PhD, Professor. Financed by: own funds and external entities from the state. Project length: 2015-2016.
Project title: Antioxidative and cytotoxic activity of selected herbal raw materials. Principal researcher: Tatjana Kadifkova Panovska, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. Project length: 2015-2016.
Project title: Building a national strategy to combat counterfeit medicines. Principal researcher: Katerina Brezovska, PhD, Assistant Professor. Participants in the project: Center for Drug Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, UKIM, Skopje and Macedonian Agency for medicines and medical devices. Financed by: own funds and external entities from the state. Project length: 2015-2016.
Project title: Infringement of the right to industrial property through counterfeiting of pharmaceutical products: analysis of the international and national regulatory framework. Principal researcher: Katerina Anchevska Netkovska, PhD, Associate Professor. Participants in the project: Faculty of Pharmacy, UKIM, Skopje and Macedonian Agency for medicines and medical devices. Financed by: own funds and external entities from the state. Project length: 2014-2016.
Project title: Examination/analysis of the content of bioactive components in different types of Ganoderma fungus. Principal researcher: Gjoshe Stefkov, PhD, Associate Professor. Financed by: Dr. Robinson, Skopje. Project length: 2014-2015.
Project title: Pharmacoeconomic analyses of genetically individualized therapy in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system. Principal researcher: Zoran Sterjev, PhD, Associate Professor. Financed by: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. Project length: 2014-2015.
Project title: Herbal raw materials as natural preservatives. Principal researcher: Gjoshe Stefkov, PhD, Associate Professor. Project type: for young researchers Financed by: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje. Project length: 2014-2015.
Project title: Approaches in incorporating hydrophilic anticancer substances into hydrophobic polymeric nano-carriers and development of methods for radiolabeling in order to monitor the in vivo biodistribution. Principal researcher: Katerina Gorachinova, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje. Project length: 2011-2012.
Project title: Molecular markers for efficacy/toxicity of the therapy with capecitabine in patients with colorectal cancer. Principal researcher: Aleksandar Dimovski, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2010 – ongoing.
Project title: Characterization of the chemical composition and biological activity of Pinus spp., Pinaceae and Juniperus spp., Cupreccaceae from the Macedonian flora and assessment of the possibilities for their use in medical and other commercial purposes. Principal researcher: Svetlana Kulevanova, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2010-2011.
Project title: Microencapsulation of synbiotics from optimal formulation to therapeutic application. Principal researcher: Kristina Mladenovska, PhD, Associate Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2010-2011.
Project title: Molecular prognostic and predictive markers for the efficacy/toxicity of the therapy with capecitabine in patients with colorectal cancer. Principal researcher: Aleksandar Dimovski, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2010-2011.
Project title: The role of the molecular mimicry of bacterial and human neuronal glycoconjugates in immune mediated neuropathies and the creation of anti- glycoconjugates antibodies. Principal researcher: Ljubica Shuturkova, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2010-2011.
Project title: Structural and functional changes of the C-chromosome in malignant diseases. Principal researcher: Dijana Plashevska Karanfilska, PhD, Visiting Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2010-2011.
Project title: Microencapsulated synbiotics as orally applied therapeutic agents; their vitality and biological properties during preparation, storage and application. Principal researcher: Kristina Mladenovska, PhD, Associate Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2006-2010.
Project title: Ethnopharmacology as starting point in the study of herbal products with antidiabetic activity and formulation of modern phytopharmaceutical forms for the treatment of insulin-independent diabetes. Principal researcher: Svetlana Kulevanova, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2006-2009.
Project title: Study of endemic and rare species of fungi from the fungus of Republic of Macedonia and examination of their possible biological effects: 1. antibacterial and antifungal activity. Principal researcher: Biljana Bauer Petrovska, PhD, Associate Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2006-2009.
Project title: Prognostic and predictive molecular markers in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Principal researcher: Aleksandar Dimovski, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2006-2009.
Project title: Oxidative stress, DNA damage and genetic variations in prostate cancer. Principal researcher: A. Shikole, PhD, Professor and Aleksandar Dimovski, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia within the framework of the bilateral cooperation agreement between Macedonia and Turkey. Project length: 2006-2008.
Project title: Procedure for isolation of thermostable DNA polymerase. Principal researcher: Aleksandar Dimovski, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Technological Development of the Republic of Macedonia, project through CIPOS, Faculty of Agriculture, Skopje Project length: 2005-2006.
Project title: Study of plant species from the Macedonian flora with potential antioxidant activity and possible hepatoprotective effects. Principal researcher: Svetlana Kulevanova, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2003-2006.
Project title: Colloid carriers of medicinal substances – microparticles, nanoparticles and liposomes. Principal researcher: Katerina Gorachinova, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 2000-2003.
Project title: Chemotaxonomic, pharmacognostic and phytochemical examination of the genus: Teucrium, Calamintha, Acinos, Satureja, Clinopodium and Micromeria from the Macedonian flora. Principal researcher: Svetlana Kulevanova, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 1999-2002.
Project title: Determination of the chemical composition, biological activity, as well as the impact on the nutritional characteristics of certain mushrooms in Republic of Macedonia. Principal researcher: Lidija Petrushevska Tozi, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 1999-2002.
Project title: Taxonomic and pharmacognostic examinations of Lamiaceae representatives from the flora of the Republic of Macedonia. Principal researcher: Kiril Dorevski, PhD, Professor. Financed by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia. Project length: 1995-1997.
Project title: Synthesis of new phenolic derivatives and examination of their cytostatic activity on malignant cells. Principal researcher: Kiril Dorevski, PhD, Professor Financed by: SIZ for science of SR Macedonia. Project length: 1994-1997.
Project title: Isolation, identification and standardization of biologically active principles from Macedonian Propolis (bee glue). Principal researcher: Kiril Dorevski, PhD, Professor. Financed by: SIZ for science of SR Macedonia. Project length: 1992-1994.
Project title: Pharmacognostic map of western Macedonia. Principal researcher: Vaso Dervenji, M.Sc. Financed by: SIZ for science of SR Macedonia. Project length: 1985-1986.
