dates:
June 3-5, 2025
location:
Ashland Research Center
500 Hercules Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
Join Ashland experts in our state-of-the-art Wilmington research center for a few days in June to explore innovations in parenteral drug delivery. Industry experts will discuss a variety of topics related to injectable drug delivery and manufacturing. You’ll also have a chance to see our experts in action as they hold lab demonstrations to highlight the day’s learning.
This three-day event will include discussions/showcases on liquid injectables, solubilization, stabilization, lyophilization, nanoparticle formulation and long-acting injectable manufacturing.
topics will include:
Learn more about Ashland parenteral excipients.
While you’re in Wilmington, you’ll have a chance to enjoy dinner with our experts on June 2. The forum will run from 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, through mid-day Thursday, June 5. We look forward to seeing you there.
register to attend the Building Better Injectables Forum
Our low-cost master class in injectables is just $495. Space is limited so register today to assure your spot.
topics and presenters
Introduction to Parenteral Dosage Form Manufacturing
Presented by Ashland
Bioavailability Enhancement of Poorly Soluble Therapeutics
Presented by Ashland
Cory Mahnen, MSc.
Sr. Team Leader, R&D – Pharma
Ashland
Methods for Stabilization and Administration of High Concentration Biologic Drugs
Presented by Eric Appel
Eric Appel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Material Science & Engineering
Stanford University
An Introduction into Bioresorbable Polymer Chemistry
Presented by Ashland
Patrick Duffy, Ph.D.
Sr. Team Leader, R&D – Pharma
Ashland
Standards and Regulatory Compliance for Parenteral Products
Presented by USP
Peng Zhang, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Lyo cycle development and application from bench to industrial scale
Presented by Labyrinth Biopharma
Jeff Schwegman, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Labyrinth Biopharma
Case Studies on Parenteral Formulation & Process Development: Challenges and Solutions
Presented by Merck
Rubi Burlage, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, Sterile Products Development
Merck
Formulation Development and Selection Strategy
Presented by SwRI
Jamie Oxley, Ph.D.
Institute Scientist
SwRI Pharma
Analysis of Biologic Therapeutics
Presented by Ashland
Kathryn Messina, Ph.D.
Bioanalytical Staff Scientist
Ashland
Long-Acting Implants Workshop
Presented by ProMed Pharma, LLC
Nathan Lockwood, Ph.D.
Director of R&D
ProMed Pharma LLC
Understanding advanced delivery formulation techniques, MSs
Presented by Oakwood Labs
Tracy Richey, Ph.D.
Sr. Director, Technology
Oakwood Labs
Current challenges in the space and future perspectives
Presented by Kinam Park
Kinam Park, Ph.D.
Showalter Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Pharmaceutics
Purdue University
accommodation information:
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and room reservations.
Preferred hotel: ask for Ashland special pricing
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
100 Continental Dr,
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-1500
Alternate hotel:
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Brandywine
320 Rocky Run Pkwy,
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302)477-9500
Travel distance from Philadelphia International Airport to the site ~25 miles.
Travel distance from Philadelphia International Airport to the hotels 18-29 miles.
The hotels are ~10 miles from the course facility.
Special Accommodations
If you require special accommodations during the course, please contact:
Dorothy Tunstall
Email: drtunstall@ashland.com
Phone: (302) 995-3201