CURRICULUM VITAE
I. BASIC INFORMATION
Surname
Name
Affiliation
Address
Phone - office
Phone - mobile
Fax
e-mails
Web page
Zugic
Ana
Institute of Medicinal Plant Research “Dr Josif Pancic”, Belgrade.
Tadeusa Koscuska 1, 11 000 Belgrade, R. Serbia.
+381/11 30 31 658
+381/64 867 49 11
+381/11 30 31 655
azugic@mocbilja.rs
http://www.mocbilja.rs
II. ACADEMIC RECORDS
Professional experience
2008-onwards Institute of Medicinal Plant Research "Dr Josif Pancic", Belgrade, R. Serbia.
Department for Pharmaceutical R&D.
Progress in Higher Education & Professional Specialisation
2008
Master of Science in Pharmacy
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, R. Serbia.
Title ”Formulation and physical stability tests of emulsion carriers with alkyl
polyglucoside emulsifier-Montanov™82”
2009-onwards Ph.D. studies in Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy Belgrade, R. Serbia.
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Progress in Research position
2010-onwards
2008-2010
Research Assistant
Institute of Medicinal Plant Research “Dr J. Pancic”, Belgrade, R. Serbia
Research Trainee
Institute of Medicinal Plant Research “Dr J. Pancic”, Belgrade, R. Serbia
Current duties
2010-onwards
Research Assistant in Department for Pharmaceutical R&D, Institute of
Medicinal Plant Research "Dr Josif Pancic", Belgrade, R. Serbia.
Main research areas
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Pharmaceutical technology
Pharmacognosy
Industrial pharmacy
Cosmetology
Key research qualifications
Knowledge and experince in following research areas:
- Optimization of formulation and production process (physic-chemical and in vitro/ in vivo
characterization) of pharmaceutical/cosmetic preparations with plant isolates as
active/cosmetically active substances
- Reformulation of pharmaceutical/cosmetic preparations
- Chemical analysis of plant isolates as active ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations
- Chemical analysis of medicinal and aromatic plants (UV-VIS spectrophotometry, High
Performance Liquid Chromatography, (HPLC))
- Making of normative–technical documentation
Current research interests
- Emulsions (dermopharmaceuticals) stabilized with lamellar mesophase as vehicles for
isolates of natural origin as active ingredients for the topical treatment of skin infections
(physico-chemical and in vitro/ in vitro characterization, liberation profile, skin
bioengineering techiques)
- Formulation and process optimization of different pharmaceutical forms (lozenge,
capsules, solutions, creams) with functional and physiologically active plant materials
with added value
Current engagement in national scientific projects
2011-onwards
Research Assistant
Project III 45017, financed by Ministry of education, science and
technological development
Project title: " Functional physiologically active plant materials with
additional value for usage in pharmaceutical and food industry"
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Irena Zizovic, Faculty of Technology and
Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
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2011-onwards
Research Assistant
Project III 41030, financed by Ministry of education, science and
technological development
Project title: “Biological effects, nutritional intake and status of folate
and polyunsaturated fatty acids: The improvement of nutrition in Serbia
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Project leader: Dr Marija Glibetic, Center of Excellence in Nutrition and
Metabolism Research, CENM, Institute for Medical Research, Belgrade
Engagements in already completed Scientific Project (last ten year period)
2009-2010
Research Trainee
Project TR 20137, financed by Ministry of education, science and
technological development
Project title: "The modern concept of the usage of natural medicinal
agents (mineral water, medicinal peloide, medicinal plants) of Vrujci
Spa."
Project leader: Dr sc Vanja Tadic, Department for Pharmaceutical
R&D, Institute of Medicinal Plant Research "Dr Josif Pancic",
Belgrade.
III. ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC RECORDS
Language skills
English, grade A (Careers Abroad language Center- CALC Certificate),
German, CEF A 2.2 (Berlitz School)
Membership in scientific and professional associations
2010-onwards
Gesellschaft für Arzneipflanzenforschung (Society for Medicinal Plant
Research), Germany
2012-onwards
Association de Pharmacie Galénique Industrielle (International
Society of Drug Delivery Sciences and Technology), France
Other professional engagements
2009
Organization of a visit and a lecture about Institute for Medicinal Plant
Research “Dr Josif Pančić” activities to foreign students as a part of an
interactive workshop “Fusion of Knowledge regarding Medicinal
Plants – Collaboration between Young Pharmacists, Agronomists and
Foresters” in cooperation with Belgrade Pharmacy Students
Association (a member of European Pharmacy Students Association
and International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation)
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IV. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS (last 10 year period)
International Scientific Journals (SCI list)
Arsic I, Zugic A, Runjajic Antic D, Zdunic G, Dekanski D, Markovic G, Tadic V, (2010): „Hypericum
Perforatum L. Hypericaceae/Guttiferae Sunflower, Olive and Palm Oil Еxtracts Attenuate Cold
Restraint Stress – Induced Gastric Lesions“, Molecules, vol. 15 (10): 6688-6698.
Arsic I., Zugic A, Tadic V, Tasic-Kostov M, Misic D, Primorac M, Runjajic Antic D (2012):
“Estimation of Dermatological Application of Creams with St. John’s Wort Oil Extracts“,
Molecules, vol. 17(1): 275-294.
Zugic A, Djordjevic S, Arsic I, Markovic G, Zivkovic J, Jovanovic S, Tadic V (2014): “Antioxidant
activity and phenolic compounds in 10 selected herbs from Vrujci Spa, Serbia”, Ind Crop Prod,
vol. 52: 519–527.
Arsić IA, Tadić VM, Đorđević SM, Žugić AR, Vujić ZB, Petrović SD, (2014): “Optimization of
extraction of antioxidant components from Yarrow herb”, Hem Ind, vol. 68 (4):511-517.
Žugić AR , Lukić MZ,. Tasić Kostov MZ, Tadić VM, Arsic IA, Mišić DR, Petrović SD, Savić SD,
(2015): „Alkyl polyglucoside-stabilized emulsion as a prospective vehicle for Usnea barbata
CO2 supercritical extract: assessing stability, safety and efficiency of a topical formulation”,
Hem Ind, (in press); doi: 10.2298/HEMIND140701002Z.
Zugic A, Lunter DJ, Daniels R, Pantelic I, Tasic Kostov M, Tadic V, Misic D, Arsic I, Savic S,
(2015): “Usnea barbata CO2-supercritical extract in alkyl polyglucoside-based emulsion
systems: Contribution of Confocal Raman imaging to the formulation development of a natural
product”, Pharm Dev Technol, (in press); doi: 10.3109/10837450.2015.1026606).
International Conferences (Proceedigs)
Tadic V, Runjajic-Antic D, Arsic I, Đorđevic S, Jovanovic S, Markovic G, Zugic A, Zivkovic J
(2010): “Plant extracts implementation in mineral mud originated from spa Vrujci”. 6th
CMAPSEEC, Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Southeast European Countries,
18-22th April, Antalya. Pharmacognosy Magazine, pg 230.
Arsic I, Zugic A, Runjaic- Antic D, Zdunic G ,Dekanski D, Markovic G, Tadic V (2010):
“Gastroprotective activity of Hypericum perforatum extracts prepared with different vegetable
oils”. 58th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and
Natural Product Research, 29 thAugust – 2nd September, Berlin. Planta Medica, pg 12.
Markovic GM, Tadic VM, Arsic IA, Đorđevic SM, Zugic AR (2010): HPLC determination of
quercetin-type flavonoids, vitexin and chlorogenic acid in hawthorn raw material and
pharmaceutical preparations. 58th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for
Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research, 29 thAugust – 2nd September, Berlin. Planta
Medica, pg 12.
Arsic I, Zugic A, Tadic V, Djordjevic S, Runjaic-Antic D (2011): “Application of design of
experiments in the improvement of Achillea millefolium solvent extraction using Timatic micro
extractor”. 5th International Congress on Pharmaceutical Engineering, 29-30th September,
Graz. ICPE Book of Abstracts, pg 75.
Tasic-Kostov M, Pavlovic D, Lukic M, Zugic A, Savic S (2012): “Emulsions based on alkyl
polyglucoside surfactants with lactobionic acid: physicochemical characterization and in vitro
antioxidant activity”. Skin and Formulation 4th Symposium, 4-5th June, Lyon. Book of abstracts,
pg 66.
Zugic A, Tasic-Kostov M, Arsic I, Misic D, Tadic V (2012): „Topical effects and antimicrobial
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activity of the O/W creams with St. John's wort oil extracts”. Skin and Formulation 4th
Symposium, 4-5th June, Lyon. Book of abstracts, pg 100.
Arsic I, Zugic A, Tadic V, Đorđevic S (2012): “Application of solvent-enhanced extraction for
obtaining Achillea millefolium extract with potential usage in food industry”. CEFood, 6th
Central European Congress on Food, 23-26th May, Novi Sad. Abstract book, pg 127.
Zugic RA, Tadic MV, Bojovic RD, Arsic AI, Đorđevic MS, Stamenic DM (2012): “Impact of
extraction method on chemical composition of Sideritis scardica Griseb., Lamiacae extracts”.
7th CMAPSEEC, Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Southeast European
Countries, 27-31th May, Subotica. Book of Abstracts, pg 59.
Zugic RA, Tadic MV, Bojovic RD, Arsic AI, Đorđevic MS, Aksentijevic TK, Stamenic DM (2012):
“Antimicrobial activity of supercriticaln and conventional extracts of Sideritis scardica Griseb.,
Lamiacae”. 7th CMAPSEEC, Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Southeast
European Countries, 27-31th May, Subotica. Book of Abstracts, pg 93.
Arsic I, Tadic V, Đorđevic S, Zugic A, Pavkov S (2013): “Antioxidant properties of Aronia juice”. 1st
International Congress on Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Serbian Medical Society, 22-24th
May, Belgrade. Book of Abstracts, pg 123-125.
Tadić V, Arsić I, Dekanski D, Tošić J, Isaković A, Djordjevic S, Žugić A (2013) “Investigation of
Aronia melanocarpa fruit juice application as gastroprotective agent”. 17th International
Congress Phytopharm, 8-10th July. Veinna. Abstract Book, pg 93.
Tadic V, Djordjevic S, Zugic A, Arsic I, Bogdanovic A, Homsek I (2013): “Sensitive HPLC Method
for the Determination of Usnic Acid in Tablets“. 5th International BBBB Conference, 26th-28th
September, Athens. Eur J Pharm Sci 50, Supplement 1, PP142, pg 117.
Zugic A, Tadic V, Lunter DJ, Daniels R, Pantelic I, Arsic I, Savic S (2014): “Usnea barbata L.
supercritical extract in APG-based emulsion system: Considerations of colloidal structure using
Raman spectral imaging“. 9th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and
Pharmaceutical Technology, 31th March-3rd April, Lisbon. CD-ROM.
Tasić-Kostov M, Bogdanović-Marković D, Žugić A, Lukić M, Savić S (2014): “Physicochemical and
in vivo assessment of topical emulsions stabilized with novel non-ionic emulsifier of natural
origin”. 9th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology,
31th March-3rd April, Lisbon. CD-ROM.
Žugić AR, Tasić-Kostov MZ, Naumović SS, Arsić IA, Tadić VM, Đorđević SM, Savić SD (2014):
“Estimation of dermatological application of creams with CO2--supercritical extract of Usnea
barbata L., Usneaceae”. 8th CMAPSEEC, Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of
Southeast European Countries, 19-22th May, Durres. Book of Abstracts, pg 127.
Žugić AR, Tadić VM, Pantelić IN, Arsić IA, Đorđević SM, Savić SD (2014): “Assessment of
preliminary chemical stability of a cream containing CO2-Supercritical extract of Usnea barbata
L., Usneaceae”. 8th CMAPSEEC, Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Southeast
European Countries, 19-22th May, Durres. Book of Abstracts, pg 128.
Žugić AR, Tadić VM, Arsić IA, Đorđević SM, Mišić DR, Savić SD (2014): “CO2-supercritical extract
of Usnea barbata L., Usneaceae in a topical formulation: evaluation of antimicrobial activity”.
8th CMAPSEEC, Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Southeast European
Countries, 19-22th May, Durres. Book of Abstracts, pg 129.
International scientific books-book chapter
Tadić V, Žugić A, Arsić I (2014): „Multi-target herbal preparations“ In Roj E (Eds.) „Supercritical
CO2 extractions“, Polish Foundations of the Opportunities Industralization Centers „OIC
Poland“, Lublin, pp. 99-121.
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National Scientific Journals
Arsic I, Đorđevic S, Tadic V, Runjaic-Antic D, Marković G, Pavkov S, Zugic A (2009): “Comparative
characterization of blackberry leaf extracts”, Matieres medicales, vol. 29:51-61.
Zugic A, Đorđević S, Tadić V, Arsic I, Misic D (2013): “Antimicrobial activities of elecapane root
isolates”, Advanced Technologies, vol. 2(2): 33-40.
National Conferences (Proceedigs)
Žugić A, Đorđević S, Tadić V, Arsić I, Mišić D, (2013): „Antimikrobna aktivnost izolata omana“, X
Simpozijum “Savremene tehnologije i privredni razvoj” sa međunarodnim učešćem, 22. – 23.
oktobar, Leskovac. Zbornik izvoda radova, str. 79.
Arsić I, Tadić V, Đorđević S, Žugić A, Mišić D, (2013): „Mikrobiološka aktivnost ekstrakata kleke
(Juniperus comunis L.) i sremuša (Allium ursinum L.)“, X Simpozijum “Savremene tehnologije i
privredni razvoj” sa međunarodnim učešćem, 22. – 23. oktobar, Leskovac. Zbornik izvoda
radova, str. 80.
A. Žugić, M. Tasić-Kostov, S. Naumović, I. Arsić, V. Tadić, D. Mišić, S. Savić, (2014): „Usnea
barbata CO2 natkritični ekstrakt u emulziji stabilizovanoj alkil poliglukozidnim emulgatorima:
procena efikasnosti i bezbednosti“, VI KONGRES FARMACEUTA SRBIJE sa međunarodnim
učešćem, 15.-19. oktobar, Beograd. Zbornik sažetaka, str. 147 (oral presentation).
V. PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Books, manuals and other professional publications in Serbian
Đorđevic S, Dickov A, Pavkov S, Tadic V, Arsic I, Zugic A (2013): “Manufacturing process of high
quality phytopreparation on example of herbal sedative”, Medical review, vol. 66 (3-4): 170176.
VI. AWARDS
International awards
2012
Grant awarded by German Academic Exchange Service (ger. DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) for the research stay at Institut
für Pharmazeutische Technologie, Eberhard-Karls Universität, Tübingen,
Germany
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