Subject: R&D

Navigating the Stability Universe

There is a universe of individuals, departments, and contract organizations outside the direct control of the Stabilitarian which interact with the stability process in ways that can boost or hinder the success of the program. Some of these are obvious while others go virtually unrecognized, yet members of both can impact us severely and deserve… Continue reading Navigating the Stability Universe

Practical Aspects of Emulsions for the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Related Industries

While it is common knowledge that water and oil do not mix, it is less known that given the right chemistry and processing, a cosmetically elegant emulsion of these two immiscible liquids can be made stable for years. But without proper knowledge of the science behind emulsions, failures can occur. This accredited training course is… Continue reading Practical Aspects of Emulsions for the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Related Industries

Pharmaceutical Technology Transfer and Project Management

Gain a fundamental comprehension of technology transfer in the pharmaceutical industry, including the transfer of analytical methods, quality control standards, packaging components/operations, and various dosage forms from R&D to manufacturing. This course provides an overview of scale-up and technology transfer of solid dosage forms, injectables, and semisolids. During the course, we will delve into the… Continue reading Pharmaceutical Technology Transfer and Project Management

Flexible Film Structures in Analytical Chemistry Packaging

The aim of this 90-minute accredited training is to aid in the design process of packaging by comprehending the characteristics of plastic materials and their behavior in film converting processes. Additionally, the course will cover the crucial topics of materials-machinery aspects, including sealing parameters, form/fill/seal processes, and key packaging equipment parameters. The training will also… Continue reading Flexible Film Structures in Analytical Chemistry Packaging

Biobased and Green Surfactants and Detergents

This accredited training will describe bio-based and green surfactants and why they comprise a growing market. The course will explain why the use of enzymes and microorganisms to prepare bio-based surfactants is an emerging research and development area and provide some specific synthesis strategies. New and emerging bio-based surfactants in the marketplace will be presented.… Continue reading Biobased and Green Surfactants and Detergents

Excipients: Compliance with Compendial and GMP Requirements

Excipients are crucial in the manufacturing and formulation of bio/pharmaceuticals, enabling medicines to be delivered to patients in need. Compliance with appropriate quality and regulatory requirements is essential for companies that manufacture, distribute, and use excipients. The United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP-NF) requires that official substances be prepared according to recognized principles of good manufacturing… Continue reading Excipients: Compliance with Compendial and GMP Requirements

Cleaning Validation: Best Practices

Cleaning validation is one of the many GMP requirements critical to the production of a drug product or medical device. Unfortunately, product recalls due to inadequate cleaning still occur, indicating that implementation of an effective and compliant program is lacking in some companies. Because costly regulatory actions can have a significant negative impact on a… Continue reading Cleaning Validation: Best Practices

Surfactants: A Greener and More Sustainable Approach

Surfactants play a vital role in many aspects of modern life and are widely used. This accredited training will describe the types of surfactants we use, how they are made and the environmental concerns over their use. It will discuss methods of making surfactants from natural products with a lower environmental impact. Unfortunately, a number… Continue reading Surfactants: A Greener and More Sustainable Approach

An Introduction to the Preparation, Packaging and Labelling of Clinical Trial Supplies

Clinical studies are essential to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of new drug products before they are launched. The cornerstone of these studies is the clinical supplies, which must be properly labeled and prepared to ensure patient safety as well as prevent expensive clinical trial delays. To provide a high-level overview and introduction to the… Continue reading An Introduction to the Preparation, Packaging and Labelling of Clinical Trial Supplies

Ethnic Skin and Skin Pigmentation

Companies which consider pigmentation as the only important parameter in developing ethnic skin products miss an excellent opportunity to develop a truly elegant and effective product that delivers to the consumer so much more. This accredited online course will summarize some of the physiological differences between skins of different ethnicities, of which melanin content and… Continue reading Ethnic Skin and Skin Pigmentation