Lyophilized Biologics and Vaccines

Dushyant B. Varshney, Ph. D., has made significant contributions in manufacturing science and technology, tech transfer, product and process development (including lyophilization), quality-by-design and process analytical technologies for biologics, vaccines and small molecules. Having earned his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa, Dr. Varshney has authored several peer-reviewed scientific publications, review articles, and book chapters, and has presented at several international conferences and chaired scientific workshops. He is currently a Director of Manufacturing Assessment, MS&T at Hospira, Inc. He has previously worked at Novartis, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sanofi and Eli Lilly & Company. Manmohan Singh, Ph.D., is a well-known expert in the area of vaccine formulations and adjuvant research, and has been working in vaccine R&D for the last 20 years. He has authored over 130 peer reviewed manuscripts, review articles, and book chapters, and has edited five books in this area. Dr. Singh is on the editorial board of 11 International Journals and has collaborated in organizing several international vaccine conferences. Currently, he is the Head of Global Drug Product Development at Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics in Holly Springs, NC 27540.

Preface.- Part I – Lyophilization History and Fundamentals.- History of Lyophilization.- Heterogeneity of protein environments in frozen solutions and in the dried state.- Advance understanding of buffer behavior during lyophilization.- Advances in Instrumental Analysis Applied to the Development of Lyophilization Cycles.- New Developments in Controlled Nucleation: Commercializing VERISEQ® Nucleation technology.- Part II – Lyophilized Biologics and Vaccines – Modality Considerations.- Lyophilized Biologics.- Lyophilization of Therapeutic Proteins in Vials - Process Scale-up and Advances in Quality by Design.- Advances in Process Analytical Technology in Freeze Drying.- Process Scale-up and Optimization of Lyophilized Vaccine Products.- Stabilization of Plasmid DNA and Lipid-based Therapeutics as Dehydrated Formulations.- Part III – Advances in Alternate Drying.- Alternatives to Vial Lyophilization.- Spray Drying of Biopharmaceuticals.- Current Trends and Advances in Bulk Crystallization and Freeze Drying of Biopharmaceuticals.- Case Studies and Examples of Biopharmaceutical Modalities.- Processed by Bulk Crystallization or Bulk Freeze Drying.- Part IV– Regulatory, Packaging and Technology Transfer Considerations.- Lyophilization of Biologics - An FDA Perspective.- Recent Trends in Lyophilized Delivery Devices and Packaging.- Lyophilization Technology Transfer towards Product Launch.