LyoLearn Webinars Archive

Title:		Freeze Drying of Co-Solvent Systems: Rationale, Opportunities and Applications
Presenter(s):		Hans de Waard, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy University of Groningen Groningen, the Netherlands
Description:		Co-solvents can be used during freeze drying to optimize the freeze drying cycle or to freeze dry other compounds than usually used. By understanding what happens during freeze drying within the solution, it is possible to manipulate the process to obtain a product with the desired physico-chemical properties.
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Times:		7/20/2010 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		The VirTis Encore Control System for Advanced Users
Presenter(s):		Amanda Bradley, Techncial Sales Representative, SP Scientific
Description:		This webinar is intended for those people who have or are planning to own the VirTis Encore and want to optimize their use of this control platform.
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Times:		6/24/2010 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Scale-Up of Freeze-Drying Cycles: Essential Factors and Transfer Strategies
Presenter(s):		Dr. Stefan Schneid. PhD., University of Erlangen, IPT, Freeze-Drying Focus Group
Description:		This webinar will discuss the scale-up procedure for freeze-drying processes with special consideration of critical product parameters and environmental factors.
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Times:		6/17/2010 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Introduction to the VirTis Encore Control System
Presenter(s):		Amanda Bradley, Technical Sales Representative, SP Scientific
Description:		This webinar is an introduction to the features and the use of the VirTis Encore control system.  It is intended primarily for new users and those people interested in investigating the possible use of the Encore.
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Times:		5/27/2010 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Improving Lyophilization Manufacturing and Development with ContoLyoTM Nucleation On-Demand Technology
Presenter(s):		Dr. Robert Sever, Ph.D., BioPharma Research & Development, Praxair, Inc
Description:		This webinar will discuss the use of Praxair ContoLyoTM Nucleation On-Demand Technology to create uniform and repeatable ice nucleation characteristics of products to be freeze dried.
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Times:		5/13/2010 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Troubleshooting Problematic Cycles and Formulations
Presenter(s):		Dr. Jeff Schwegman, PhD, Founder/ CEO, AB BioTechnologies
Description:		By understanding the thermal characteristics of the formulated product, it is possible to troubleshoot and correct problems with either the product formulation or the lyophilization cycle itself.
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Times:		4/20/2010 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Optimization of Freeze-Drying Cycles Using Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimetry (MDSC)
Presenter(s):		Dr. Steve Aubuchon, PhD, Product Manager, TA Instruments-Waters, LLC
Description:		MDSC is a primary tool for the characterization of freeze-concentrated solutions, and the subsequent optimization of lyophilization cycles. MDSC is also used to characterize lyophilized product providing additional information regarding product stability.
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Times:		3/25/2010 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Containment Solutions for Freeze-Drying / GORE™ LYOGUARD® Freeze-Drying Products
Presenter(s):		Mr. Fred Giordano, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Description:		This webinar will introduce the integration of microfiltration technology and single-use disposables, as a means to contain and protect product before, during and after freeze-drying. View GORE™ LYOGUARD®
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Times:		2/8/2010 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		The Freeze Drying of Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Critical Factors
Presenter(s):		Jakob Beirowski, University of Erlangen
Description:		This webinar will outline process and formulation strategies and illustrate critical factors which must be considered when freeze-drying nanoparticulate formulations.
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Times:		1/21/2010 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Freeze Dryer Maintenance and Trouble-Shooting
Presenter(s):		David T. Sutherland, former VP Engineering VirTis (ret.); Matt Dellinger, Senior Service Engineer VirTis and FTS Lyophilizers
Description:		Maintaining the lyophilizer and all of its major systems are key to freeze-dryer longevity and enhanced productivity.
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Times:		12/15/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Cycle Development and Scale-Up Issues for Freeze Dried Products, from Small Molecules to Proteins
Presenter(s):		Dr. Kevin Ward, PhD, Director of R&D Biopharma Technology Ltd.
Description:		This Webinar will outline how various methods of formulation characterization, laboratory scale trials and approaches to robustness testing can contribute to the achievement of a quality lyophilized product that will survive the scale-up process.
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Times:		11/18/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Introducción a La Teoria de Liofilización - En Español
Presenter(s):		Gina Galan, SP Industries
Description:		La introducción a la teoria de liofilización les ofrecerá un breve resúmen de los precesos en liofilización, una descripción básica de los equipos que se requieren para que dicho proceso ocurra y la cobertura de aplicaciones típicas en dicha area. Para preguntas comuniquese con Gina Galan - gina.galan@spindustries.com
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Times:		11/11/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Understanding the Physical Properties of Materials in Freeze Dried Products
Presenter(s):		Dr. Jeff Schwegman, PhD, Founder/CEO AB BioTechnologies
Description:		This webinar presents the relevant scientific principles and discusses how the physical properties of the formulation and the lyophilization process affect the cost, stability, and efficacy of the loyphilized product.
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Times:		10/29/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Process Analytical Technology (PAT) in Freeze Drying
Presenter(s):		Mr. Stefan Schneid, PhD candidate, University of Erlangen
Description:		This webinar will outline the importance of Quality by Design for Lyophilization and discuss conventional as well as novel approaches for the use of PAT.
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Times:		9/24/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Process Development and Scale-up Issues in Freeze Drying
Presenter(s):		Mr. Sajal Patel, PhD candidate, University of Connecticut; Dr. Michael Pikal, University of Connecticut
Description:		There exist a number of manufacturing challenges which need to be taken into consideration during lyophilization cycle development and scale-up. This webinar will discuss the importance of heat and mass transfer in the design of a rational freeze drying process.
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Times:		8/11/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Formulation Development in Freeze Dried Pharmaceuticals
Presenter(s):		Mrs. Adora Padilla, University of Connecticut & KBI BioPharma
Description:		This webinar will discuss the development of a stable freeze dried formulation through appropriate selection of stabilizers and excipients.
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Times:		6/21/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Freeze Drying Microscopy: Introduction and Relevance for Process Design
Presenter(s):		Ms. Susanne Rutzinger, PhD candidate, University of Erlangen
Description:		Controlling the product temperature at the sublimation interface close to the critical formulation temperature is the key to an optimized cycle design. This webinar will illustrate the important role of freeze dry microscopy in finding a compromise between process time and product quality. For information on Linkam Freeze Drying Microscopy systems, please click here: Linkam Freeze Drying Microscopy
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Times:		6/19/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		Introduction to Freeze Drying Theory
Presenter(s):		Ms. Leslie Mather, SP Industries; Mr. John Barley, SP Industries
Description:		Introduction to Freeze Drying Theory is a brief overview of the lyophilization process, including a basic description of the equipment used and a discussion of typical applications.
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Times:		5/28/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		How to Select a Freeze Dryer
Presenter(s):		Mr. Paul Coiteux, SP Industries
Description:		This webinar will address how to select the correct Lyophilizer for an application. While some considerations will be more general, focus will be on freeze dryers which utilize shelf temperature control.
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Times:		5/20/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		The Freezing Stage in Freeze Drying: Fundamental Concepts
Presenter(s):		Dr. Henning Geiseler, University of Erlangen
Description:		An important goal of the freezing step is to produce a homogeneous batch with regard to the ice crystal size distribution. The scope of this webinar is to provide an insight into the fundamental concept of the freezing stage in a freeze drying cycle
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Times:		4/29/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording

Title:		SMART Freeze Drying
Presenter(s):		Ms.Leslie Mather, SP Industries; Dr.Henning Geiseler, University of Erlangen
Description:		Reducing Cycle Optimization Time and Costs using SMART Freeze Dryer Technology
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Times:		1/28/2009 - Click Here to View the Webinar Recording