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PDA 157 Fundamentals of Lyophilization

May 01 - May 02, 2023
Bethesda, MD

  • 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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  • Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day unless noted on the agenda. 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.

Edward Trappler has over 40 years of industry experience that includes product development, toxicology and clinical supply manufacturing, and parenteral production. In 1992 he founded Lyophilization Technology, Inc. as a source of scientific and technical services coupled with research and education for expanding the knowledge and understanding of lyophilization throughout the healthcare product industry.

Ed has contributed to six books, authored and presented numerous papers and courses internationally. He is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association, serving as chairperson of the Lyophilization Interest Group, Validation Task Force, and Education Advisory Board. He has lectured for the AAPS, ISPE and PDA. He has received numerous recognitions and the PDA awarded him the Gordon Personeous Award for his contribution to the PDA, the James Agalloco Award for Education, and the Martin VanTrieste Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Pharmaceutical Science.

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  • Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    1. Explain the 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 relationship of the equipment and process
    5. Identify recent developments in the science and technology
  • Who Should Attend

    This training course is intended for professionals who are involved in sterile drug lyophilization product development and process engineering or want to gain a basic understanding of the unique aspects of lyophilization.

    Departments
    Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance Operations, Research and Development, Technical Operations, Validation

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

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PDA Training and Research Institute

4350 East West Highway, Suite 110
Bethesda, MD

How to Get Here

By Air

The following airports are near the training course location: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

By Car

There is a parking garage located at the training course location. The fee is $12/day. Please take your car with you once the training course has ended. After 18:00 hours, you will not be able to access the building or parking garage from the outside.

Other Options

Metro: Ride the Red Line of the Metro and depart at Bethesda station. It is a 5-minute walk from Bethesda station to the training course location. Amtrak: Ride Amtrak and depart at Union Station. From Union Station, ride the Red Line of the Metro and depart at Bethesda station. It is a 5-minute walk from Bethesda station to the training course location.

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Registration Fees

Early Registration
Registration Type Price By March 17, 2023
Member $1,799
Non-member $2,159
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic $1,399

Regular Registration
Registration Type Price After March 17, 2023
Member $1,999
Non-member $2,399
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic $1,399

* For this member type or discount, online registration is not available, please contact [email protected].

Group Registration Discount: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.

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