Lyophilization 101: Principles, Physical Properties and Characterization Techniques Training Course :

<strong>Course Schedule - Pre-recorded Course</strong><br/><br/>This 90-minute <b><i>accredited</b></i> online course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic scientific and engineering principles of freeze-drying. In addition, this course will provide insight into characterizing and understanding the thermal properties of the formulation through techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and freeze-dry microscopy. <br><br> By understanding the complete thermal picture of the formulation, the process development scientist will be able to develop optimized, robust lyophilization cycles in a much more efficient manner in addition to being able to troubleshoot and correct problematic cycles and formulations more effectively.<br><br> <p><b>Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO FREEZE DRYING</b><br>   • Basic theory<br>   • Basic system components<br>   • Temperature monitoring devices<br>   • Vacuum monitoring devices <br><br></p> <p><b>Module 2: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS</b><br>   • Crystalline, amorphous, and mixed systems<br>   • Eutectic melts, glass transitions, and collapse <br>      temperatures<br>   • Physical loss of structure: collapse and meltback<br>   • Examples of failed products<br><br></p> <p><b>Module 3: MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES</b><br>   • Principles of thermal analysis<br>   • Thermal analysis equipment<br>   • Freeze-dry microscopy equipment and techniques<br>   • Applications of thermal analysis and freeze-dry microscopy <br>     for frozen and dried systems<br>   • Question and Answer Session</b></p>