Robert G. Darius, Microbiologist, CBER, FDA Clarifies Compliance Issues at IIR's 6th Annual Lyophilization Technology Program

NEW YORK, NY USA -- Robert G. Darius, Microbiologist, CBER, FDA will examine compliance issues for Lyophilization at IIR's January Program as leaders in lyophilization technology strive to bring new applications to an old concept. For the past six years, The Institute for International Research's Lyophilization Technology Conference has given pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals a well-grounded knowledge of the fundamental lyophilization procedures. Such techniques are essential to successfully improve lyophilized products from development to marketplace.

This conference is being held January 19-21, 2004 at the Lowes Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA.

FOCUS OF THE EVENT
IIR's 6th Annual LYOPHILIZATION TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE provides professionals with a practical, yet comprehensive working knowledge of lyophilization. Placing an emphasis on the latest techniques and technology that span formulation development to finished product testing, this highly interactive program combines information packed presentations from experts in lyophilization with open participant discussion.

ON THE AGENDA
--Understanding Clinical Considerations for Lyophilization
--Examining Finished Product Quality Requirements
--Exploring Materials Characterization in Freeze Drying
--Analyzing the Selection and Treatment of Containers and Closures
--Interactive Question and Answer Session with Program Leaders
--Exploring the Stabilization of Peptides and Proteins
--Current Industry Trends: Equipment Qualification--Process Development and Validation
--Scale-Up: Integrating a New Product into a Manufacturing Operation
--Examining Compliance Issues for Lyophilization
--Exploring Troubleshooting Production Problems
--Each day included an Interactive Question and Answer Session with Program Leaders

DISTINGUISHED PROGRAM FACULTY
Robert G. Darius
Microbiologist
CBER, FDA

Edward H. Trappler
President and Founder
Lyophilization Technology, Inc.

Karen A. Bossert, PhD, RPh
Director of Manufacturing
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Anthony J. Cannon Associate Technical Director Lyophilization Technology

Byeong S. Chang, PhD
Founder
Integrity Biosolution

Patty H. Kiang, PhD
Director, Delivery Device & Package Support
Schering Laboratories

J. Jeff Schwegman, PhD
Research Scientist
Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions

REGISTRATION
For more information and to register, click here: www.iirusa.com/lyophilization
Or call (888) 670 8200 US or (941) 951 7885 Int'l

To download the brochure PDF, please click here: BROCHURE

Take advantage of the special group discount - send three individuals from the same company and each receives 15% off. All three must register at the same time.

EXHIBITS AND SPONSORSHIP
The 6th Annual Lyophilization Technology conference offers you an excellent opportunity to showcase your product and/or service in front of key decision-makers. To learn more about these marketing opportunities, please call David Borrok at (800) 345-8016 ext. 3129 or email dborrok@iirusa.com