Ashland pharmaceuticals

forum on pharma – building better tablets


date:
September 16-18, 2025

location: 
Ashland Research Center
500 Hercules Road
Wilmington, DE 19808

Join Ashland experts in-person at our state-of-the-art Wilmington research center for a few days in September to explore innovations in oral solid dosage drug delivery. Industry experts will discuss a variety of topics related to pharmaceutical tableting 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 solid formulations, solubilization, wet granulation, compression and compaction, extended and delayed release, and continuous processing. 

topics will include:

  • polymer science for pharmaceutical formulations
  • twin screw granulation (TSG) 
  • compression and compaction simulation studies
  • amorphous solid dispersion
  • delayed-and extended-release in tablet coating
  • extended-release matrix systems, and powder and bead coating
  • continuous processing

Learn more about Ashland oral solid dosage and film coatings.

view the current agenda

While you’re in Wilmington, you’ll have a chance to enjoy a welcome dinner with our experts on Monday evening, September 15. The forum will run from 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, through mid-day Thursday, September 18. We've also planned a fun and relaxing attendee social for the Tuesday, September 16 after the day's courses wrap-up. We look forward to seeing you there.

register to attend the ‘building better tablets’ forum

Our low-cost master class in pharmaceutical tableting is just $495. Space is limited so complete the form on this page to ensure your spot. Early-bird pricing (15% discount) is available until August 15, 2025, so register today.
 

polymer science for pharmaceutical formulations 

Presented by Ashland
Kapish Karan
global OSD leader, life sciences
Ashland

advances in granulation technology – twin screw granulation (TSG)

Feng Zhang, Ph.D.
associate professor molecular pharmaceutics and drug delivery
The University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy

compression and compaction simulator studies

presented by Korsch America
James Stephens, Ph.D.
innovation center manager
Korsch America

solubilization enhancement – amorphous solid dispersion

presented by Ashland
Fengyuan ‘George’ Yang, Ph.D.
principal scientist, life sciences
Ashland

delayed release – tablet coating

Jayesh Parmar, Ph.D.
global strategic marketing manager
Ashland

extended release – powder and bead coating

presented by Ashland
Bruce Kinsey
sales manager
Ashland

extended release – matrix system

presented by QPD Solutions LLC
Yihong Qiu, Ph.D.
founder/technical director
QPD Solutions LLC

continuous processing – implementation and case studies

presented by Gericke AG
Fabian Starsich, Ph.D.
consulting lead continuous manufacturing
Gericke AG

continuous processing – pharmaceutical film coating and case studies

presented by O’Hara Technologies
Jim Marjeram
technology director
O’Hara Technologies

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. You will receive follow-up emails as reminders for the forum. Book now for an early-bird discount of 15% - available only until August 15, 2025.

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accommodation information:

Participants are responsible for making their own travel and transportation arrangements, as well as room reservations. 
 
Preferred hotel (ask for Ashland special pricing with group code 92V to receive the discounted rate of $159 per night, plus tax):
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
100 Continental Drive 
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-1500

Travel distance from Philadelphia International Airport to the site ~25 miles.
Travel distance from Philadelphia International Airport to the hotel ~29 miles.
The hotel is ~10 miles from the course facility.
 
welcome dinner
Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6pm
Hilton Christiana/Wilmington (Newark, DE)
 
attendee social
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6pm
Main Event (Newark, DE)

special accommodations
If you require special accommodations during the course, please contact:
Dorothy Tunstall
drtunstall@ashland.com
(302) 995-3201