Forum on Pharma: Building Better Injectables

who advances drug delivery? we do.


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:

  • an overview of the parenteral drug delivery field 
  • biodegradable polymers and their use in long acting injectables (LAI) 
  • regulatory: new USP monographs for LG copolymers 
  • manufacturing long-acting injectables: hands-on demonstrations 
  • sterile liquid/suspension injectables & aseptic manufacturing 
  • solubility enhancement of poorly soluble compounds 
  • lyophilization: hands-on demonstrations 
  • In-vitro release methodologies and considerations : hands-on demonstrations 
  • nanoparticle formulations: hands-on demonstrations 
  • current challenges and future industry perspectives 

Learn more about Ashland parenteral excipients.

View the current agenda.

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
 

register for the forum

Fill out the form to register. We will send you an email confirmation along with an invoice to pay the $495 fee by credit card or check. You will receive follow-up emails as reminders for the forum. If you need to cancel, we will provide you credit towards a future forum.

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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