SPS-XRPD WORKSHOP

SPS-XRPD WORKSHOP

The Spring Synchrotron X-Ray Powder Diffraction (SPS-XRPD) workshops are a collaborative effort between Excelsus Structural Solutions in Switzerland and Purdue University, Argonne National Laboratory, and Improved Pharma in the United States. These workshops bring together experts from the pharmaceutical industry and the Synchrotron X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD) community. They aim to address challenges in pharmaceutical R&D, explore synchrotron-XRPD opportunities, discuss the leading edge of the technology and recent relevant applications, and facilitate open discussions. These workshops alternate between the USA and Switzerland to accommode a wider audience.

Synchrotron-XRPD offers significant potential in pharmaceutical R&D and Quality Control.

Topics include phase identification, stability assessments, structural characterizations, structural prediction and modelling, and quantifying crystalline phases, even in trace amounts. A special session covers the Pair Distribution Function method for characterizing amorphous and nano-crystalline formulations.

The 2024 edition of our event is delighted to announce the addition of Novartis Pharma to the Organizing Committee and introduces an exciting new theme: co-processed Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). But what exactly are co-processed APIs, and how are they regulated within the pharmaceutical industry? Join us as we explore their characterization and regulatory aspects.

SPS-XRPD Organizing Committee

Fabia Gozzo

Excelsus Structural Solutions - Switzerland

Arnaud Grandeury

Novartis Pharma - Switzerland

Mathilde Reinle-Schmitt

Excelsus Structural Solutions- Switzerland

Thibaud Stoll

Excelsus Structural Solutions- Switzerland

Pam Smith

Improved Pharma USA

Steve Byrn

Purdue University – USA

Chris Benmore

Argonne National Labs – USA

Feedback

It has been an incredible experience, as a student it brings you the opportunity to meet the experts, share your work and even discuss it

Barbara Ramirez, UNAM Mexico

I was honored to join the SPS-XRPD workshop, hosted by Purdue University, Excelsus Structural Solutions, APS, and Improved Pharma. This collaborative event united industry leaders and synchrotron experts, fostering insightful discussions on Pharma R&D challenges and the benefits of Synchrotron-XRPD analysis. It's crucial for promoting awareness of synchrotron radiation's analytical prowess in pharmaceutical research. Excited for future workshops!

Gabriel L.B. Araujo, Associate Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Brazil

I had the opportunity to interact with and listen to the experts in the field and emerging techniques in XRD and data analysis

Anonymous

I’m very glad to attend this workshop. Excellent speakers and talks, fruitful discussions! It’s great to see some old friends and make some new. Thank you very much for organizing this wonderful workshop!

Tony Hu, NYU Department of Chemistry

An excellent mix of theory and practice and a great insight into how pharmaceutical research benefits from x-ray methods

Anonymous

An excellent mix of x-ray synchrotron experts and pharma researchers

Anonymous

I was pleasantly surprised that a gathering of highly qualified experts would make their presentations accessible for non-experts without compromising the depth of the subjects addressed

Arturo Araque, Excelsus Scientific Engineering

The 1^st SPS-XRPD workshop is a great success. The two-and-a-half workshop assembled x-ray experts from academia, industry and national labs. It is educational, informative and fun. A must-go event for all pharmaceutical scientists

Chenyang Shi, AbbVie Inc

Very informative and useful to apply the information in my daily professional life’

Naveen K. Thakral, Upsher Smith Laboratories LLC

Upcoming Workshop Edition (SPS-XRPD-4):
10^th - 11^th June 2024 NOVARTIS Campus, FAB6 conference room
Fabrikstrasse 2, 4056 Basel - Switzerland
REGISTRATION HERE

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