SOTAX Dissolution Day

4th June 2012 (Monday) Poznan, PolandDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology

Faculty of Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS)6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznan

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Prof. Janina Lulek, Chief & Head of Department of Pharmaceutical Technology at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, PolandBartlomiej Milanowski, Research Scientist & Teaching Assistant at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, PolandMichel Magnier, Product Manager Dissolution at SOTAX AG, Basel, SwitzerlandSamir Haddouchi, Managing Director at SPS Pharma Services, Clermont Ferrand, France

Organizers:

Abstract:

This year we would like to announce: SOTAX Dissolution Day in Poznan, Poland. This event is focused on advantages of automation for dissolution testing, qualification of dissolution testing equipment and applications of the flow through cell apparatus. Special presentations by SPS Pharma Services, SOTAX and people from the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology of Poznan University of Medical Sciences will give an overview of pharmaceutical dissolution testing, automation and validation of automated dissolution methods (with case studies) and of applications of the USP 4 apparatus for dissolution testing (with case studies) as well as mechanical calibration & performance verification testing of dissolution baths. There is also a hands-on session with USP 1, 2 & 4 Apparatus presentations. It’s a “can’t miss” event!

Agenda:

09:00 – 9:30 Registration and morning coffee

09:30 – 14:00 Lecture session:

09:30 – 9:45 Welcome, opening remarks and company introduction Prof. Janina Lulek, Michel Magnier, Elzbieta Cybulska (Donau Lab Sp. z o.o., Warsaw, Poland) 09:45 – 10:30 Pharmaceutical Dissolution Testing - An Overview (lecture in Polish) Prof. Janina Lulek 10:30 – 10:45 Coffee and networking braek 10:45 – 11:30 Steps and advantages of automation for the pharmaceutical laboratory (lecture in English) Samir Haddouchi 11:30 – 11:45 Coffee and networking braek 11:45 – 12:30 Applications of the flow through cell apparatus: dissolution and drug release studies (lecture in Polish) Bartlomiej Milanowski 12:30 – 12:45 Coffee and networking braek 12:45 – 13:30 Mechanical calibration and PVT: latest status and technologies for dissolution bath qualification (lecture in English) Michel Magnier 13:30 – 14:00 Q&A session Chairmen: Prof. Janina Lulek & Samir Haddouchi

14:00 – 15:00 Lunch

15:00 – 18:00 Hands-on session Apparatus presentations (in two or three parallel groups which rotate):

•SOTAX AT 7smart (USP 1 & 2) semi-automated systems - automation, applications and qualification with special emphasis on mechanical calibration of USP 1 & 2 dissolution baths - Samir Haddouchi & Michel Magnier

•SOTAX CE 7smart (USP 4) semi-automated systems - demonstration tests with various dosage forms - Bartlomiej Milanowski

18:15 – 18:30 Closing remarks, end of the SOTAX Dissolution Day Prof. Janina Lulek, Elzbieta Cybulska, Michel Magnier, Sammir Haddouchi

Event Language:

Polish and English

Registration:

The event is free of charge, however, registration is required! Seating is limited so please register EARLY – registrations are possible until 31 May 2012! To register, please send an e-mail to Ms Elzbieta Cybulska (elac@donaulab.com) with the name, company and contact information of the attendee(s).

Hotel Information:

Hotels are located only 5 minutes walk from Poznan University of Medical Sciences:

Hotel Gaja Hotel Mercure Poznan Ul. Gajowa 12 Ul. Roosevelta 20 60-815 Poznan 60-829 Poznan

phone +48-061-223-20-01 phone +48-061-855-80-00 www.gaja-hotel.pl www.mercure.com

Travel Information:

By car: From the west, take the A2 Berlin to Poznan highway, follow signs for Centrum via Glogowska St then turn left onto Grunwaldzka St. From the East, take the Warsaw to Poznan highway, follow signs for Centrum via Krzywoustego St and Krolowej Jadwigi St., turn right onto Glogowska St, and then turn left onto Grunwaldzka St.

By bus: 1200 m from the bus station. Take tram No. 6 for two stops and 5 minutes walk.

By train: 800 m from Poznan Glowny railway station, 15 minutes walk or take tram No. 6, 8, 14, 16 or 18, from stop Glogowska Street, one stop and 5 minutes walk.

By plane: 5 km from Lawica Airport. Take bus No. 78 to the Baltyk stop and 5 minutes walk.

Location:

The event will take place at Poznan University of Medical Sciences:

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology Faculty of Pharmacy Poznan University of Medical Sciences 6 Grunwaldzka Street 60-780 Poznan, Poland

phone +48-618-546-655 e-mail: farmstos@ump.edu.pl web: www.farmstos.ump.edu.pl

Poznan is an old and beautiful city, one of the largest academic centers in Poland. Every year thousands of students pursue their studies here. They have become part of life and tradition in Poznan. Poznan University of Medical Sciences with its four faculties is recognized as one of the most important institution of higher education in Poland.

About the organizers:

SOTAX www.sotax.com

SOTAX is a global leader in providing high-quality dissolution testing systems, composite assay and content uniformity workstations and physical tablet testing instrumentation for the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, medical device and biopharmaceutical industries. Founded in 1973 in Switzerland, SOTAX is a fast-growing group employing over 125 highly qualified and trained staff. The group is represented globally by local SOTAX agencies and distributors dealing with sales, service and validation of instrumentation. The company also offers SPS Pharma Services (CRO), a contract research lab dedicated to dissolution testing research, method development and advanced training. Integrated in 2008, the Zymark® brand completes the SOTAX product lines and expertise in the automation segment.

DONAU LAB www.donaulab.com

Since 1963, DONAU LAB Zurich represents world class manufacturers of equipment for analytical, test, conditioning, preparative and production methods used in the laboratory or in industrial processes. Since 1989, the DONAU LAB Group moved closer to the customers by establishing subsidiaries in Belgrad, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Vilnius, Kiev, Ljubljana, Moscow, Prague, Sofia, Tashkent, Warsaw and Zagreb with 135 highly qualified and dedicated employees. The prime objective of the employees of the DONAU LAB group is to make sure that the products of the above mentioned manufacturers perform with excellence, thus giving the best possible value to our customers. By choosing a DONAU LAB company as your partner for laboratory or industrial equipment used e.g. in the chemical, petrochemical, food & beverage and pharmaceutical industry, you can rely on a reference of more than 40 years of presence in your country and excellence in service.

Poznan University of Medical Sciences www.ump.edu.pl

Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) is one of the best and largest medical universities in Poland with over 91 years of academic experience and with great potential for development. Our University is a leading medical school in Poland. It is a major educational, research and clinical center. Clinical teaching and research are mainly based on cooperation with seven clinical hospitals. Altogether, there are more than 8200 students studying currently at the University, among which there are 1008 students of the English Language Programs. The University continuously seeks to develop learning process and teaching techniques. Therefore, it broadens the cooperation with foreign institutions and universities in terms of joint research, joint participation in international programs and research projects as well as in joint publications and scientific conferences, exchange of students and teachers. PUMS cooperates with many foreign institutions from the whole world.

DONAU LAB Sp. z o.o. | ul. Stanislawa Bodycha 73 | 05-816 Reguly | Poland Phone +48-227-236 441 | E-mail office-pl@donaulab.com | Web www.donaulab.com