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Optimising Physical Properties of APIs in Preclinical Development
9 December 2009
Optimising Physical Properties of APIs in Preclinical Development

Overview

Optimising the physical properties of an active pharmaceutical ingredient is a critical phase in the development of a drug candidate. Before the development of the final product, the physical and chemical properties of the API must be investigated. This workshop will look at the properties affecting a compound's synthesis, handling, stability, formulation and most critically its behaviour as a medicine. In addition, proven intellectual property protection strategies will be discussed with some examples.


Why should you attend this event?

  • Discover the most effective way of screening and selecting the best solid form of your API
  • Learn how to improve the stability and bioavailability of APIs
  • Understand how you can achieve more comprehensive intellectual property protection
  • Determine how you can save 12 months in the early stage clinical development
  • Explore intellectual property protection strategies

About the Masterclass Leaders

Linda McCausland, Head of Physical Sciences, Almac Group
Linda leads the group responsible for contract research, technology transfer and consultancy activities in the area of solid state chemistry and crystallisation process development at Almac. Linda has been working in this area for over 15 years and has extensive experience in solid form screening, selection and crystallisation. Linda is the inventor on several patents and has published numerous research papers in this area. Linda and her team develop technical knowledge in solid state chemistry and crystallization in order to speed up the drug development process.

Dr. Noel Hamill, Team Leader, Physical Sciences, Almac Group
With seven years in the pharmaceutical industry, Noel’s previous roles have encompassed technology transfer, process development, crystallisation science, physical organic chemistry and reaction engineering. Noel’s role in the Physical Sciences Group includes; crystallisation development, solid form screening and characterisation, method development and validation, staff training, consultancy, project management and hazard assessment. Noel acts as an adviser to clients on solid state issues (e.g. form selection, form control, scale-up, and interpretation of data) in the manufacture of drug substance and drug product.

Dr. Aeri Park, Director of US Operations, Almac Sciences.
Aeri has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for the past fifteen years, including eleven years at SSCI/Aptuit where she held the position of Research Director. Aeri is an organic chemist and a registered patent agent with USPTO, she received a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Oklahoma, with expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, separation and structure determination of natural products, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, crystallization technologies, and the analysis of pharmaceutical solids.  Aeri has served as a scientific consultant and expert witness to attorneys representing pharmaceutical companies involved in patent prosecution and infringement cases, and taught courses on solid state chemistry at European Patent Office (EPO) and United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
 

Masterclass agenda

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

Welcome and Introduction

Linda McCausland

Linda McCausland, Head of Physical Sciences, Almac Group

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9:15

What is the most effective way of screening and selecting the best solid form?

Linda McCausland

Linda McCausland, Head of Physical Sciences, Almac Group

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10:15

Coffee

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10:30

Product rescue - Improving chemical and physical properties of an API

Noel Hamill

Noel Hamill, Team Leader, Physical Sciences, Almac Group

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11:30

Achieve more comprehensive intellectual property protection

Linda McCausland

Linda McCausland, Head of Physical Sciences, Almac Group

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12:30

Lunch

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13:30

How well do you understand your crystallization process?

Noel Hamill

Noel Hamill, Team Leader, Physical Sciences, Almac Group

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14:30

How to save 12 months in the early stages of clinical development

Linda McCausland

Linda McCausland, Head of Physical Sciences, Almac Group

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15:30

Wrap up session, Q&A

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16:00

Close of Masterclass

Crowne Plaza Hotel - St James

Buckingham Gate 45/51
London SW1E 6AF
United Kingdom

Crowne Plaza Hotel - St James

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