August 19-20, 2013
Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Inaugural
Overcoming Formulation Challenges for Biopharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing
Optimizing Dosage Form and Process Development
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Monday, August 19
1:00 pm Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
1:10 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Current Trends and Challenges in Biologics Development
Palani Palaniappan, Ph.D., Vice President and Head, Biologics CMC, CMC Center, Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company - Biography
Biologics development continues to evolve into newer territories. New modalities such as antibody drug conjugates, fusion proteins, fragments and others are growing in trend. New modalities bring new challenges and opportunities in ways CMC development is carried out including in areas of process, formulation and analytical development. Some recent experiences will be discussed.
1:45 FEATURED PRESENTATION:
Assessing Higher-Order Structure and Comparability of Protein Therapeutics – a Regulator’s Perspective
Evi B. Struble, Ph.D., Pharmacologist, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug Administration - Biography
In this talk, a discussion of factors that influence the structure of protein therapeutics during the production process as well as pertinent regulatory guidance to ensure quality and demonstrate comparability following manufacturing changes will be presented.
2:15 Probing Higher-Order Structure in Protein Pharmaceuticals Using Infrared and Raman Vibrational Optical Activity
Laurence A. Nafie, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry, Syracuse University - Biography
Vibrational optical activity (VOA), comprised of infrared vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) and Raman optical activity (ROA) have shown enhanced sensitivity to higher order structure (HOS) in proteins. Examples of the sensitivity of VOA to both protein secondary structure and HOS in proteins will be provided as a sensitive new tool for evaluating structural differences between original biopharmaceutical products and their biosimilars.
2:45 Refreshment Break
3:15 Characterizing the Higher-Order Structure (HOS) of Protein Drugs in the Biopharmaceuticals Industry
Steven Berkowitz, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Analytical Development, Biogen Idec - Biography
This talk will initially focus its attention on the present capabilities and limitations of the most commonly used biophysical tools employed in the biopharmaceutical industry to characterize the HOS of protein drugs. Attention will then turn to those less commonly used biophysical tools that offer improved capabilities to better satisfy the needs of industry.
3:45 Hydrophobic and Electrostatic Interactions Impact the Drug-Like Properties of a Protein Solution
Ravi Chari, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Pharmaceutics, AbbVie Bioresearch Center - Biography
In this study we investigated the unusual behavior of a protein formulation during solubility/stability studies. Both surface mutations and changes in formulation conditions were investigated to improve the drug-like properties, and thus the behavior, of the protein in solution. The underlying mechanism governing this behavior seemed due to hydrophobic interactions. Computer modeling was performed to further elucidate the mechanism.
4:15 Small-Group Breakout Discussions
This session provides the opportunity to discuss a focused topic with peers from around the world in an open, collegial setting. Select from the list of topics available and join the discussion to share ideas, gain insights, establish collaborations or commiserate about persistent challenges. Then continue the discussion as you head into the lively exhibit hall for information about the latest technologies.
5:15 Discussion Report-Outs
5:30 Grand Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
7:00 Close of Day
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