Course Description

This course is designed for participants to develop an understanding of the basic principles and practical aspects of lyophilization technology.  Selected topics include overview of cycles and equipment, vacuum technology use for freeze drying, aublimation in primary drying, desorption during secondary drying, application of principles to product and process development, analysis of product characteristics, and process scale-up to production. At course completion, attendees will have a general overview and working knowledge for practical application in development, production, and evaluation of lyophilized parenterals.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for engineers, manufacturing and technical support personnel.  QA/QC and R&D personnel would also benefit from this course.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain fundamental concepts of the freeze drying process
• Demonstrate the basics involved in manufacturing freeze-dried products
• Explain the complexities of freeze-drying, and the interrelationships of product formulation
• Identify the requirements for lyophilization equipment
• Identify recent developments in technology

Instructors

Edward H. Trappler, President, Lyophilization Technology, Inc.