Course Overview:
This special, hands-on course is useful for anyone in research or the pharma industry, involved in Lyophilisation. The programme has been constructed to satisfy those who are new to freeze drying by offering a one day overview but also adding the following two days for those wanting to experience the practical aspects of the theory. Delegates run a freeze drying cycle, use the
analytical equipment and critique the finished Lyophilised product. There will be guest speakers from various areas of the Lyo industry to deliver different points of view.
Guest Speakers:
Dr. David Egan - Dr. David Egan works as a Senior Research Fellow in the PMTC at the University of Limerick. His two main areas of research are Pharmaceutical OSD manufacture, power flow and compaction; and the Lyophilisation of Pharmaceutical liquid materials. He holds a Batchelors and Masters Degree in Masters Science from Limerick as well as his Doctorate. He also worked a decade in industry with ultra-hard materials. (Diamond & cBN); developing many innovative products and processes and is Inventor / co-Inventor on 21 patents based on his work during this time. In the last 6 years, he has been awarded over €1.3M in funding to undertake research to develop a deeper knowledge of and provide solutions for industrial processes.
Dr. Kevin Ward - Dr Kevin Ward entered the world of freeze-drying in 1993 when he embarked on a PhD in the lyophilisation of proteins and liposomes. After working in the pharmaceutical industry and in vaccine development, he joined Biopharma in 2000. As R&D Director, he has built up a team of 9 dedicated freeze-drying scientists, worked on over 3000 projects for more than 500 client companies, developed 3 analytical instruments, run more than 200 training courses, and successfully secured funding for 15 collaborative research projects
Dr. Edmond Ekenlebie - Edmond joined Biopharma in 2014 as a Senior Scientist after receiving his a PhD from Aston University in Birmingham, UK. He also holds an MSc in Pharmaceutical Science with Management Studies from Kingston University in London. A Pharmacist since 2006, Edmond previously held managerial roles as both Locum and Superintendent Pharmacist alongside running a successful business in nutriceuticals. Dr Ekenlebie currently offers his expertise by way of consultancy, training courses and at conferences to our worldwide client base and remains heavily involved in research work
Day One - Aug 31st
• Introduction to Freeze Drying Technology
• Fundamentals of Freezing and Drying
• Formulation Basics and Characterisation Methods
• Cycle Development approaches, including overview of Quality by Design
• Scaling up the process
• Analysing the product-moisture, thermal properties, physical
Day Two - Sept 1st
Recap of Day One
• Hands-on experience of product characterisation: FDM/DSC
• Formulation preparation, filling, loading, programming the freeze-dryer, starting cycle
• Process monitoring and analytical technologies • Review of cycle status in the lab
• Guest Speaker #1
• Guest Speaker #2
Day Three - Sept 2nd
Review of ongoing cycles: product visual assessment exercise
• Guest Speaker #3
• Terminate Cycles
• Analysis of lyo-cakes: TGA, SEM, mechanical properties, DSC
• Tour of the PMTC facility
Final Q&A session and Wrap-Up
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021 Thursday Sep 2, 2021
Date: August 31st - September 2nd 2021
Time: TBC
Location: Bernal Research Institute Analog Devices Building University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick V94 TQPX
Course Fee: €1,660 per person when booked through Limerick Chamber Skillnet (normally €1995)
Anne Morris
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