PDA 281 Economical Design of Lyophilization Experiments

Bethesda, MD
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Using lecture, computer workshop, and webinar, this training course is an applied introduction to an economical Design of Experiments (DoE) approach using lyophilization as the case study.

Attendees will:

  1. Collaborate to design an experiment to demonstrate that a fully developed freeze drying process is little affected by the presence of variation in critical process parameters (CPP) and that the critical quality attributes (CQA) meet their specification criteria.
  2. Analyze a provided DoE data set using the computer (attendees can bring their own software or a free trial version of Minitab can be provided).

In contrast to the common burdensome and wasteful approach, this training course will focus on the economy of the DoE and give a practical experience of the process to create the attendees’ own experiments and reports.

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PDA Lyophilization Training Courses

  1. Demonstrate a working understanding of economical approaches to DoE which can be shared with their work group
  2. Explain how to do more with the same investment or less
  3. Identify the process variables and process steps of freeze drying and their criticality to develop a strategy for qualification, validation, annual product review, and discrepancies
  4. Connect statistical concepts to federal and ICH regulations

Standard Registration

Member Price

$999

GovernmentMember Only

$699

Health AuthorityMember Only

$699

AcademicMember Only

$699

Non-Member

$1,199

See Qualifying Criteria for Member Types.

GROUP REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.

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CANCELLATION: If a cancellation request is received 30 days before the event, a credit (registration fee paid minus a 200.00 USD/EUR processing fee) will be given. No credits will be given for cancellation requests received less than 30 days before the event. Cancellation requests must be emailed to registration@pda.org.

Day 1

Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day. Breakfast will not be provided, but lunch will be provided.

Agenda is subject to change.

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PDA Training and Research Institute

4350 East West Highway, Suite 110
Bethesda, MD , USA

The following hotels are located near the training course location:

Hilton Garden Inn
7301 Waverly Street
Bethesda, MD 20814

Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD 20814

Residence Inn Marriott Bethesda Downtown
7335 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814


Please visit the hotel’s website for more information.

How to Get Here
By Air The following airports are near the training course location: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
By Car There is a parking garage located at the training course location. The fee is $12/day. Please take your car with you once the training course has ended. After 18:00 hours, you will not be able to access the building or parking garage from the outside.