Fundamentals of Lyophilization Training Course (PDA 157)

14 - 15 May 2026
Bethesda, MD

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OVERVIEW

This training course will help you gain an understanding of the basic principles and insight into the practical aspects of lyophilized products and processes. During our discussions, you will learn about the process and equipment, vacuum technology, solidification during freezing, sublimation in primary drying, and desorption during secondary drying. The scope encompasses the application of scientific principles to product and process development, analysis of product characteristics, and process scale-up to production. Attendees will gain a working knowledge for practical application in development, production, and evaluation of lyophilized parenteral.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this event, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Explain the fundamental principles of the freeze-drying process.
  2. Have insight into factors that influence outcomes of development and manufacturing.
  3. Understand the interrelationships of product formulation, product presentation and the process.
  4. Correlate the relationship of the equipment and process.
  5. Consider improvements and incorporating recent developments in science and technology.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is intended for professionals who are involved in lyophilization product development and process engineering, QA and RA, and MST functions and gain a basic understanding of lyophilization.

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Venue Details and Accommodations

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PDA Training and Research Institute - Bethesda

4350 East West Highway, Suite 110
Bethesda, MD 20814 USA
Accommodations

The following hotels are located near the training course location:

Hilton Garden Inn
7301 Waverly Street
Bethesda, MD 20814

Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD 20814

Residence Inn Marriott Bethesda Downtown
7335 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

How to Get Here
By Air The following airports are near the event 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 event location. The fee is $13/day. Please take your car with you once the event has ended. After 18:00 hours, you will not be able to access the building or parking garage from the outside.
By 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 event 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 event location.

Registration

Pricing Options

Early Registration

Register by 30 March 2026

Member Price

$1,169

GovernmentMember Only

$909

Health AuthorityMember Only

$909

AcademicMember Only

$909

Non-Member

$1,403

Standard Registration

Register after 30 March 2026

Member Price

$1,299

GovernmentMember Only

$909

Health AuthorityMember Only

$909

AcademicMember Only

$909

Non-Member

$1,559

See Qualifying Criteria for Member Types.

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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CANCELLATION: If a cancellation request is received 30 days before the event, a credit (registration fee paid minus a 200.00 USD/EUR processing fee) will be given. No credits will be given for cancellation requests received less than 30 days before the event. Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected].

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