Demis Paolucci
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About
Demis Paolucci is a leading authority in the automation of hospital pharmacy, specializing in the safe and sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous injectable medications. His research focuses on the validation and performance evaluation of robotic systems, most notably the APOTECAchemo compounding robot, to reduce occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs and improve preparation accuracy. Paolucci’s seminal work demonstrated that robotic compounding significantly lowers environmental contamination from drugs like cyclophosphamide compared to manual preparation in biological safety cabinets, a finding cited nearly 40 times. He has also driven the development of international best practices, authoring key recommendations for the global APOTECAchemo user community. His contributions extend to microbiological validation and decontamination efficacy, ensuring robotic systems meet stringent sterility and safety standards. With over 150 citations across his most-cited papers, Paolucci’s research has been instrumental in shaping modern aseptic compounding protocols, making him a pivotal figure in the transition toward automated, safer pharmacy practices in hospitals worldwide.
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