Registration deadline is Monday, July 20, 2026.
Join health authority, academics and industry experts for a day dedicated to visual inspection and quality assurance of parenteral pharmaceuticals. This focused event tackles the unique challenges of detecting particulates, identifying product defects, and meeting the regulatory compliance standards for parenteral products. Whether your facility relies on manual or automated inspection, you will learn about industry standards and discover potential solutions to minimize false reject rates. Secure your spot today to elevate your quality control, optimize your inspection workflows, and ensure the highest standards of patient safety.
OBJECTIVES
Develop a collaborative and result-driven workshop responding to insights and challenges from the paper from the FDA’s 2025 paper. Recent trends in pharmaceutical freeze-drying and control strategies observed in human drug applications and manufacturing inspections.
Agenda: CLICK HERE or click Agenda in the banner at the top of this page.
Poster session: We are pleased to offer the opportunity to present posters during this event. Poster presenters must indicate their plan to present and provide a title/abstract by Tuesday, 7/14 through this registration process.
Networking Reception: Join us after the workshop for a networking reception.
Planning Committee: Purdue University/LyoHUB: Alina Alexeenko, Eric Munson and Jennifer Gray, FDA/CDER: Maxwell Korang-Yeboah, Steve Rhieu, AstraZeneca: Sajal Patel
REGISTRATION FEES
- Registration Fee - $99
- Student Registration - $69
- Government Agencies - FREE
Note: Individuals registering as a student or with a government agency must use their official school or company email address when registering.
Cost includes breaks and lunch.
Important Notes!
- You must bring a valid government-issued Identification to show on-site at AstraZeneca.
- AstraZeneca is on Eastern Standard Time.
HOTEL OPTIONS
If you wish to stay at an area hotel, the following hotels are close by for you to reach out to:
- Courtyard by Marriott Gaithersburg
204 Boardwalk Pl, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 527-9000 - Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 590-0044 - DoubleTree by Hilton Gaithersburg
620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 977-8900 - Homewood Suites Gaithersburg
805 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 670-0008
Parking and transportation:
Free parking is available on site!
Flying:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (approx. 20 miles SW of Gaithersburg)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (approx. 22 miles SE of Gaithersburg)
Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) (approx. 30 miles E of Gaithersburg)
Renting a car is recommended, but Metro available from DCA and IAD (requires a transfer) to nearest station – Shady Grove, Metro does not go to BWI.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional program information, contact: LyoHUB Operations Manager - Jennifer Gray, Operations Manager, LyoHUB, at gray160@purdue.edu or 765-496-1340.
For questions regarding your registration or payment, contact: Purdue Conferences at confreg@purdue.edu.
Purdue is committed to making its programs accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation or special assistance for this program due to a disability, please contact us at confreg@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university.
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AstraZeneca
1 Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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