Sara Correia Carreira

I am currently working on formulating a novel class of chlorhexidine particles for topical applications (cream, gel, spray, etc). The particles act as a reservoir for sustained release of chlorhexidine, a potent antimicrobial. The aim of the project is to develop a topical treatment that can be used to prevent infections, particularly umbilical cord infections in newborns living in low-resource settings.