Particulate Processes in the Pharmaceutical Industry III
Over 80% of all pharmaceutical products are in the solid dosage form. Particulate processes therefore abound in the pharmaceutical industry. These include crystallization; drying, granulation, and coating; tablet compaction; fine powder transport, mixing, and blending. These and other particulate processes are used for the large-scale manufacture of tablets and capsules as well as dry powder inhalants for public consumption. As such, efficient handling and processing of particulates is critical to meeting the stringent guidelines set by the FDA and profitable manufacture of pharmaceutical products. Failed batches can mean the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue needed to payback the tremendous up-front investment that is inherent in drug development. A recent US-FDA report on the pharmaceutical industry estimated that worldwide cost savings from manufacturing improvements could be as high as US$ 90 billion per year.
The particulate-based manufacturing processes need to be better understood so that they can be properly designed and controlled. The last decade has seen a shift from empirical formulation efforts to an engineering approach based on a better understanding of particulate behaviours in various processes, facilitated by technological advances in computer modelling, manufacture and measurement techniques.
This conference, by bringing together researchers from industry and academia, will be showcasing and demonstrating how the latest R&D in particulate processing can be applied to pharmaceutical industrial design and optimisation as well as how they can cater to emerging regulatory needs. A combination of oral presentations, poster sessions, and workshops will demonstrate the existing expertise and establish future research needs. This will be a perfect opportunity for participants to learn more about the latest trends in particulate process in pharmaceutical unit operations as well as a chance to interact and share their experience with others. Research collaborations will be forged to meet these needs.
The PPPI-III conference will continue the tradition of previous conferences with the well balanced focuses on both fundamental research and industrial application of particulate processing. It will also expand into emerging techniques and applications. The following lists key themes for this conference:
Theme 1 - Particle Synthesis, Crystallisation, Coating and Drying
Theme 2 - Particle Packing, Granulation and Compaction
Theme 3 - Powder Flow and Dispersion, Mixing/Blending and Handling
Theme 4 - Emerging Research Techniques (e.g. numerical modelling and PAT) and Applications
Conference Organization
Organizing Committee
Chair
Prof. Aibing Yu, University of New South Wales, Australia
Co-Chairs
Prof. Hak-Kim Chan, University of Sydney, Australia
Prof. Jim Litster, Purdue University, USA
Committee Members
Prof. Rose Amal, University of New South Wales, Australia
Prof. Xiaodong Chen, Monash University, Australia
Prof. Geoffrey Evans, Newcastle University, Australia
Prof. Clive Davies, Massey University, New Zealand
Dr. Karen Hapgood, Monash University, Australia
Prof. Kunio Shinohara, University of New South Wales, Australia
Prof. Peter Stewart, Monash University, Australia
Dr. Runyu Yang, University of New South Wales, Australia
Prof. Huijun Zhao, Griffith University, Australia
International Advisory Committee
Chair
Prof. Jonathan Seville, Warwick University, UK
Co-Chairs
Prof. Todd Pugsley, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Prof. Jenifer Curtis, University of Florida, USA
Committee Members
Prof. Mamid Arastoopour, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
Prof. Prabir Basu, Purdue University, USA
Prof. Paolo Columbo, Parma University, Italy
Dr. Andy Clark, Novartis, USA
Prof. Alain de Ryck, École des Mines d'Albi-Carmaux, France
Prof. Warren Finlay, University of Alberta, Canada
Prof. Pierre Guigon, Université de Technologie de Compičgne, France
Prof. Paul Heng, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Prof. Hidehiro Kamiya, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
Dr. Mansoor Khan, FDA, USA
Prof Chong Kook Kim, Korean Academy of Science and Technology, South Korea
Prof. Lee Kirsch, University of Iowa, USA
Prof. Hans Leuenberger, Ifiip GmbH, Switzerland
Prof. Jinghai Li, Chinese Academy of Science, China
Prof. Gaoqing (Max) Lu, University of Queensland, Australia
Prof. Fernando Muzzio, Rutgers University, USA
Prof. Tetsuya Ozeki, Nagoya City University, Japan
Prof. Judy Raper, University of Wollongong, Australia
Prof. Rex Reklaitis, Purdue University, USA
Prof. Satoru Watano, Osaka Prefecture University, Japan
Dr. Jeff Weers, Novartis, USA
Prof. Richard Williams, University of Leeds, UK
Dr. Chuan-yu (Charley) Wu, University of Birmingham, UK
Prof. Chuanbin Wu, Sun Yet Sen University, China
Prof. Peter York, University of Bradford, UK
Dr. Jimmy Yun, Nanomaterials Technology, Singapore
Prof. Zhibing Zhang, University of Birmingham, UK
Prof. Jesse Zhu, University of Western Ontario, Canada
Submission of Abstracts
Abstracts (maximum 300 words) are solicited from participants for both oral and poster presentation. The deadlines for submission of abstracts are as follows:
Abstracts for Oral Presentations: February 28, 2011
Abstracts for Poster Presentations: March 15, 2011
Abstracts should be submitted electronically following the instructions given in On-line Abstract Submission. If you encounter any problems with the submission process, contact Engineering Conferences International (ECI) at info@engconfintl.org or 1-212-514-6760.
Conference Publication
Submission of conference papers: If abstracts are accepted for oral presentation, authors are required to submit draft papers which will be included in the non-refereed conference proceeding.
Submission of final papers: Final papers should be submitted no later than one month after the conference. The papers will be reviewed and, if accepted, will be published in the special issues of selected journals, such as Powder Technology.
Key dates for oral submissions
February 28, 2011 -Submission of one-page abstracts
February, 2011 -Notice of acceptance
April, 2011 - Submission of full paper
August, 2011 - Submission of full paper for journal publication
Destination - Gold Coast
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Accommodation - Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise
The conference will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise is a popular destination for those companies and associations wanting to conference in the heart of Paradise. Located just a short stroll to Australia's most famous stretch of beach, the Resort adjoins the Centro shopping complex and offers convenient access to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. With a comprehensive choice of venues and meeting space, the recently refurbished conference centre now features contemporary furnishings and warm colors, inspiring new designs and concepts.
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