Alexandria, VA -- February 1, 1999 -- The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) is pleased to announce its first online continuing education event. This Web-based Short Course is entitled "Formulating with Lipids," and is adapted from the live presentation which took place during the AAPS Eastern Regional Meeting in June of 1998. The online version consists of audio lectures with synchronized PowerPoint slides.
Beginning today, this online course will be available to the general public. Listed below is information regarding the online event.
Moderator and Course Coordinator
David J. Hauss, Ph.D., Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Short Course Outline
"Vitamin E TPGS as a Vehicle for Drug Delivery Systems"
Stephen H. W. Wu, Ph.D., Eastman Chemical Company"Lipid-Filled Hard Gelatin Capsules as Novel Drug Delivery Systems"
John R. Crison, Ph.D., PORT Systems LLC/TSRL, Inc."Investigating Semi-Solid Formulations: Physical Characterization and Stability Study of Gelucire 44/14"
Alain-Heron, Gattefosse"Liquid-Filled Hard Gelatin Capsules - A New Opportunity"
Dennis C. Murachanian, Capsugel Division of Warner-Lambert"The Use of Phospholipids in the Rational Design of Intravenous Lipid Formulations: Physiological Considerations and Consequences"
Kishor M. Wasan, Ph.D., The University of British Columbia"Formulation and Processing Issues for Lipid-Based Hard Gelatin Capsule Products"
Bill Bowtle, MW Encap, Ltd., Scotland"Pharmaceutical Production of Liposomal Formulations"
Peter M. Hoffmann, Ph.D., Genzyme Corporation
"The course is presented with the latest technology, utilizing streaming audio and simultaneous showing of Power Point slides. Participants will enjoy the best venue of learning and enhance their knowledge base from their computers at home or work. In addition, participants can access the education material at any time and learn at their own pace," said David C. Pang, Ph.D., AAPS Director of Scientific Affairs.
For complete details and registration information, visit the AAPS "Education Anytime" site at http://www.aaps.org/edumeet/anytime, or contact Andrew Cohn, Professional Development Senior Technology Manager at 703-518-8436 or cohn@aaps.org.
AAPS is a professional, scientific society of more than 9,000 members employed in academia, industry, government and other research institutes worldwide. Founded in 1986, the goal of AAPS is to improve human health through the development of better pharmaceuticals. For more information about AAPS, visit AAPS Online at http://www.aaps.org.