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Carla Masini is a leading researcher in pharmaceutical technology and patient safety, with a primary focus on the automation of intravenous (IV) medication compounding, particularly for hazardous oncologic drugs. Her major contributions center on the evaluation and implementation of robotic systems like APOTECAchemo to replace conventional manual preparation in biological safety cabinets. Her seminal 2014 study, cited 39 times, provided critical comparative data on environmental contamination by cyclophosphamide, demonstrating that robotic preparation significantly reduces exposure risk for healthcare workers. Masini also spearheaded the development of international best-practice recommendations for robotic IV compounding, published in 2016 (25 citations), which have guided institutions worldwide in transitioning from manual to automated workflows. Beyond robotics, she has advanced the field of drug stability, notably investigating calcium levofolinate in infusion bags to extend safe beyond-use dates and reduce waste. Her work on optimizing compounding organization post-robotic implementation (2019) further underscores her practical impact on pharmacy operations. With a career dedicated to enhancing aseptic technique, worker safety, and medication accuracy, Masini’s research is essential reading for pharmacists and engineers seeking to modernize hazardous drug preparation.
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