Excipients Community

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Professor Tony Zhou for his enlightening presentation during today's webinar, and we express our sincere appreciation to the AAPS excipient community for co-hosting this event, which drew a remarkable turnout of 55 attendees.

Professor Zhou's webinar delved into the intricate dynamics of excipients, solid-state properties, and physical stability within pharmaceutical protein formulations. He elucidated the challenges inherent in protein products, discussed the comparative advantages of lyophilization and spray drying, and underscored the critical role of excipients in stabilizing proteins against various stressors.

Throughout the session, we gained valuable insights into the effectiveness of different excipients, such as trehalose and mannitol, in safeguarding proteins during the spray-drying process. Additionally, Professor Zhou highlighted the correlation between surface properties and overall stability, shedding light on emerging drying technologies like electrostatic spray drying and spray freeze drying, and their potential to enhance physical stability over conventional methods.

Now, we extend an invitation to our esteemed members, experts in inhalation and nasal drug delivery, to share their thoughts and insights on today's discussion. We eagerly await your comments on the highlighted points and any additional experiences or perspectives you may wish to contribute.

Furthermore, we are keen to receive your suggestions for the next topic of discussion. What specific areas of nasal or inhaled drug delivery are you most interested in exploring further? Your input will play a pivotal role in shaping future webinars, ensuring they remain relevant and engaging for our community.

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Nivedita Shetty MS
Principal Scientist
Genentech, Inc.
Mountain View CA
[email protected]

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer.
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