Lyophilisation Training Courses

Each course is tailored to be up to date with contemporary material and industry relevant developments

 

 

SCHEDULED COURSES

Biopharma Group schedule two and three day training courses throughout the year in the UK, Ireland, France, The Netherlands and USA. The courses are suitable for anyone working in the field of lyophilisation and the programs are designed to provide delegates with in-depth and up-to-date information and best practises that can be practically applied to their own specific product and process requirements. Additionally, topic specific live webinars are held throughout the year.

CUSTOMISED COURSES

Our customised freeze drying related training course options present the perfect opportunity for you to create a bespoke and confidential program, with content tailored to your individual operation. Whether you require an engineering or science related program, or a mix of the two, the delivery is flexible, based on your requirements. Whether you require training at your site with presentations delivered to your team in their own environment, conducted solely for your team at our facility in Winchester UK, or via customised webinars that can reach colleagues across multiple sites, we can help.

MODULAR E-LEARNING VIDEOS

Biopharma Group has created e-learning video modules delivered by our specialists in freeze drying for those involved in freeze drying to learn at their own convenience and pace, one session at a time via our pre-recorded modular e-learning platform. Modules are available individually or as packages to cover specific areas of the freeze drying process.

 

REASONS TO ATTEND

 

2024 Scheduled Lyo Training Courses

FOR ANYONE UTILISING FREEZE DRYING WITHIN THEIR R&D PROCESSING AND PRODUCT MANUFACTURING

Freeze Drying Technology: Product, Process and Systems

20th - 22nd February, 2024

Winchester, UK

 

 

Lyophilisation Technology: Process Development in Practice Hands-On

19th - 21st March, 2024

Winchester, UK

 

 

'Scalability and Robustness of Freeze-Drying Cycles and Formulations' Seminar

13th - 14th May, 2024

University of Cambridge, UK

Level 6 Lyophilisation Micro-Course – "Fundamentals of Freeze Drying in a Pharmaceutical Context"

From April 2024 

Online & On-site

Accredited by University of Limerick

Lyophilization Technology: Product, Process and Systems

9th - 11th April, 2024

Carlsbad, USA

Lyophilisation Technology: Process Development in Practice Hands-On

23rd - 25th April, 2024

University College Cork, Ireland

Lyophilisation Technology: Process Development in Practice Hands-On

18th - 20th June, 2024

Winchester, UK

Lyophilization Technology: Product, Process and Systems

3rd - 5th September, 2024

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Lyophilization Technology: Product, Process and Systems

5th - 7th October, 2024

Lowell (MA), USA

Lyophilisation Technology: Process Development in Practice Hands-On

12th - 14th November, 2024

Winchester, UK

  • Tímea Tari
    The course went beyond what I was anticipating, I learned a lot and it’s going to be really beneficial in my future lab career. My favourite session was critical assessment of freeze-dried products.
    Tímea Tari
    Richter Gedeon Nyrt, PhD, Biotechnology Formulation Development Group, Hungary
  • Pallavi Pradeep
    "Really enjoyed the switch between the chemistry and nuts & bolts during the training course. It was interesting to understand the intricacies of the instruments and its science."
    Pallavi Pradeep
    Evelo Biosciences - USA
  • Yiğit Öztunaoğlu
    The course was really engaging; It was interesting and I gained general knowledge about freeze drying process. I highly recommend it.
    Yiğit Öztunaoğlu
    Lab Business Development Manager, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Giuliana Vozza
    The course really met my expectations. I’ve got a really good fundamental understanding of freeze drying. I particularly enjoyed the good balance between theory and hands on. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone in the freeze drying industry.
    Giuliana Vozza
    PhD, Scientist, AstraZeneca, Ireland
  • Asif Muhammad
    “All presenters were very knowledgeable and delivered course contents really well.”
    Asif Muhammad
    Advanz Pharma, UK
 
 

Scheduled Training Courses & Webinars from Biopharma Group

 

Presenting topics from practice and experience, our specialist tutors are active in the field of lyophilisation, with many years practical experience. They have substantial knowledge of the challenges of operating an efficient and robust freeze drying process and the experience to trouble shoot your  problems. Our courses are regularly updated in response to feedback from course attendees, changes in cGMP and advances in processing technology.  Our objective is to embed an understanding of freeze drying theory in our training courses and ground the course in real world practice.

 

All courses are relevant to anyone whose activities include:

Process Engineering I •Pilot Plant Operation I •Production I •Formulation and Process R&D I •Quality Assurance

…and topics covered include:

Product Freezing: Ice structure, cooling rates and glass transition/eutectic behaviour

General Concepts of Formulation: Excipients, protectants and solute behaviour

Formulation Characterisation: Freeze drying microscopy, DSC, mDSC, DTA and others

Cycle Design, Scale-Up and PAT

Freeze Drying of Proteins: Stabilisation issues and the role of excipients

Additionally, topic specific live webinars are held throughout the year.

Learn from the Experts

We present the topics from practice and experience – not just theory & textbooks. Our tutors are currently active in the field, with many years practical experience. They have substantial knowledge of the challenges of operating an efficient and robust freeze drying process and the experience to trouble shoot your processing problems. The courses are regularly updated in response to feedback from course attendees, changes in cGMP and advances in processing technology. Our objective is to embed an understanding of freeze drying theory in our training courses and ground the course in real world practice.

Meet our lecturers

With each product and process recognised as unique, by entrusting us with your project, you will benefit from our depth of experience and knowledge to ultimately reach any project goal. Each project will be carefully managed by Biopharma Group’s team of scientists and consultants. Through the operation of proprietary and advanced equipment, both R&D and manufacturing activities will run efficiently.

Bespoke/Customized On-Site & Webinar Courses: 

 

Duration: Variable

Bespoke (customized) on-site and webinar courses present an opportunity for a company looking for instruction in the field of lyophilization technologies to create a programme specific to their individual needs.

Ideal for those with a large training requirement, or when a specific training need has been identified, we offer complete flexibility as to the duration and location of the courses, be it on-site or in a webinar format, whichever proves most beneficial to you as the client. The content of these courses can be customized to requirements and to the specific situation requested thus ensuring focus is placed exclusively on the areas required for your team members.

Customers with a specific product type or process issue can request time to be allocated for consultancy with regard the product, equipment or process in question.

Please see below a list of general topic suggestions that your course could be designed around, although if you do need to focus on something more specific for your product and/ or projects, please click on the ‘Request more information’ link:

 

SCIENCE RELATED

  • Introduction to Freeze Drying technology 
  • Product Freezing Primary and Secondary Drying
  • Concepts of Formulation Formulation Characterisation
  • Process Monitoring and PAT methods Conventional Cycle Development
  • Alternative Approaches to Cycle Development SMART and ControLyo technologies Quality by Design (QbD) for Lyophilisation 
  • Freeze-Dried Product Analysis Freeze-Drying of Liposomes
  • Freeze-Drying of Small Proteins and Antibodies Freeze-Drying of Particles
  • Freeze-Drying of Bacteria and Probiotics Freeze-Drying of whole cells Lyophilisation from Non-Aqueous solvents
  • Workshop 1 – Appearance and Visible Defects Workshop 2 – Multidisciplinary Problem Solving

 

ENGINEERING RELATED

  • Systems 1 – Thermal Fluid & Refrigeration Systems 2 – Practical Refrigeration & Stoppering
  • Vacuum Systems (incl. leak testing)
  • Containers, Stoppers & Barrier Technology Condensers
  • Cleaning and Sterilisation Maintenance Maintenance & Qualification
  • Qualification & Validation