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PDA Letter is an electronic, English-only magazine for the PDA membership. Two feature-length articles are published monthly on the themes listed below. Submissions and queries can be emailed to the Editorial Team at submissions@pda.org.*
This list is subject to change.
| Month | Subject | Month | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | Contamination Control Strategy | July 2025 | PDA/FDA Conference |
| February 2025 | PDA Week 2025 | August 2025 | Gene Sequencing |
| March 2025 | Pharmaceutical in the Digital Age | September 2024 | Sterile Processing |
| April 2025 | Ethical Issues in Pharmaceutical Research | October 2025 | Visual Inspection |
| May 2025 | Challenges and Innovations in Vaccine Development | November 2025 | Clinical Trials and Research |
| June 2025 | AI and the Regulatory Landscape | December 2025 | Future of Pharma |
PDA Letter publishes articles by active PDA Members and seeks articles on the following topics:
- Aseptic Processing & Sterilization
- Biopharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
- Manufacturing Science
- Quality & Regulatory
- Supply Chain
Prior to submitting to the PDA Letter, prospective authors must consult the Author Guidelines and should read articles already published in these categories to get an idea about the style and tone of Letter articles and the types of specific subjects of interest to PDA readers. Please do not contact the editors prior to reviewing these materials. Authors also should Download, fill out, and include with their submission the Author Agreement.*
Unsolicited articles are published on a first-come-first-serve basis. Feature-length, science and regulatory articles will be reviewed by the PDA Letter Editorial committee. Total time from submission to publication, if your submission is accepted for publication, can take from 30 to 60 days or longer, depending on many factors. The editor reserves the right to hold articles for specific publication months at their discretion.
Failure to follow the submission guidelines will result in delays in publication or even outright rejection of your article.
Submissions and queries can be emailed to the Editorial Team at submissions@pda.org.*
Articles published in the PDA Letter do not represent the official positions of PDA, Inc., but are the opinions of the authors submitting the articles.
Nearly all unsolicited submissions to PDA Letter are reviewed by the Managing Editor and the PDA Letter Editorial Committee. Completion of the submission process, including the Author Agreement, is not a guarantee that the article will be published.