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Fundamentals of Lyophilization

May 04 - May 05, 2020
Carlsbad, CA

  • Education
  • The Americas
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Overview

This training course will help you gain an understanding of the basic principles and practical aspects of lyophilization technology.

During this training course, you will learn about cycles and equipment, vacuum technology use for freeze drying, sublimation 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. Attendees will have a general overview and working knowledge for practical application in development, production, and evaluation of lyophilized parenterals.

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PDA Lyophilization Training Course Series

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Agenda

  • An agenda will be available soon. Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day. Breakfast will not be provided, but lunch will be provided.

Trainers

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

Ed Trappler has dedicated his professional career to the study, implementation and advancement of the science and technology of lyophilization. In 1992, he founded Lyophilization Technology, Inc. to continue his aspiration of establishing a source of scientific and technical services while expanding the knowledge and understanding of lyophilization within the industry. Ed has over 40 years' experience in lyophilization and his experience in the pharmaceutical industry includes product development, toxicology supply preparation, clinical manufacturing, and parenteral production.

Active in promoting lyophilization in the health care industry, Ed has contributed chapters to six books and authored and presented numerous papers and courses in freeze drying across the North American, European and Asian continents. He has received numerous recognitions for contributions to the industry. He is an active member of the PDA, serving on a number of committees, including as chairperson of the Lyophilization Interest Group and Validation Task Force, as well as the Education Advisory Board.  The PDA awarded him the Gordon Personeous award for his long term contributions to the PDA and the James Agalloco award for his contribution to education.

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  • Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    1. Explain fundamental concepts of the freeze-drying process
    2. Demonstrate the basics involved in manufacturing freeze-dried products
    3. Explain the complexities of freeze-drying, and the interrelationships of product formulation
    4. Identify the requirements for lyophilization equipment
    5. Identify recent developments in technology
  • Who Should Attend

    Who Should Attend

    This training course is intended for professionals who are involved in sterile drug lyophilization processes or want to gain a basic understanding of lyophilization processes.

    Departments
    Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Validation

    Roles
    Supervisor, Manager, Technician, Engineer, Scientist, Specialist, Analyst

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Open Biopharma Research and Training Institute

1958 Kellogg Avenue
Carlsbad, CA

How to Get Here

By Air

The nearest airport to the training course location is the San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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There is a parking lot available at the training course location.

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Registration Fees

Early Registration
Registration Type Price By March 20, 2020
Member $1,889
Non-member $2,267
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic* $1,469

Regular Registration
Registration Type Price After March 20, 2020
Member $2,099
Non-member $2,519
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic* $1,469

* For Government/Health Authority/Academic nonmembers, online registration is not available and must be faxed in.

All rates in US dollars. To receive the prevailing rate, PDA must receive your registration(s) by 5:00 p.m. ET on or before the date noted.

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SUBSTITUTION: If a substitution request is sent by Apr 04, 2020, no fee will be charged. After Apr 04, 2020, a $200 fee will be charged. If you are a non-member substituting for a member, you will be required to pay the difference of the non-member fee.

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