Overview:
Modern freeze-drying is a complex process. The number of variables that influence the success of a freeze-drying run make a cookbook approach impossible. Even the most experienced practitioners continue to perfect their approach. The only way to create an effective freeze-drying run is to understand the theory of freeze-drying.
This workshop provides expert instruction and hands-on laboratory experience in the basic steps of freeze-drying. The focus is on biotechnology although participation in this workshop will benefit anyone that relies on producing or managing freeze-dried products.
In keeping with the hands-on approach of this workshop, class size is limited to 25 participants.
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Workshop:
Day 1: Overview of freeze-drying, freezedryer design, protein characterization and stability. Special section on innovations in freeze-drying.
Day 2: Monitoring of freeze-drying products, temperature measurement, freezedrying microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry.
Day 3: Product examination, origin of product defects, formulation and protein stability, computer simulations and process design
Location: The School of Pharmacy is located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs. This scenic, rural community is located within a 2-hour drive of Boston and a 3-hour drive of NYC.
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Course Director-
Michael J. Pikal
Professor of Pharmaceutics, University of Connecticut
Dr. Pikal is joined by-
Len Thomas, Consultant
Fred Wiebke, TA Instruments
Davy Kalonia, Associate Professor, University of Connecticut
Paul Coiteux, Director, Technical Sales & Support, SP Industries
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Participation Fee: $2300 (checks only please) payable to the University of
Connecticut. This fee includes all course materials and laboratory fees, hotel
accommodations on the evenings of January 13, 14 and 15, and breakfast and
lunch on all 3 days.
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