WHO / FIP Training Workshop on Pharmaceutical Development, with focus on Paediatric Formulations Mumbai - Send in your nominations by February 15th, 2008

   

Place and date of the meeting

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sahar Airport Road. Andheri, Mumbai, India, 28 April 2008 - 2 May 2008

Organizers

Prequalification Programme: Priority Essential Medicines; Quality Assurance and Safety: Medicines; World Health Organization (Geneva) Industrial Pharmacy Section, International Pharmaceutical Federation


Aim and objectives of the meeting

The aim of the meeting is to train mainly Drug Regulatory Authority staff and manufacturers - in development pharmaceutics and design of pharmaceutical products. Particular attention will be given to paediatric formulations used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, including fixed-dose-combination products.

The objectives of the Training Workshop include:

  1. To provide a forum for exchange and sharing information, knowledge and good practice in developing, formulating and manufacturing paediatric medicines;
  2. To deliver an scientific programme with topics ranging from paediatric physiology and pharmacokinetics and toxicology to development, manufacturing and regulatory issues. The course focuses on oral solids (including powders, granules/pellets, tablets and capsules) and oral liquids (including solutions and suspensions). Emphasis will be placed on how to apply the information and data into practice in the working environment for all participants; 
  3. To provide a series of case studies in the paediatric medicine field, with opportunities for group discussion and feedback.
  4. To link, where possible, the scientific programme, discussion sessions and case studies with the WHO prequalification programme.
  5. To encourage general debate between participants and expert presenters on issues raised during the workshop, and discuss options for implementation of information provided in the programme.

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WHO invites nominations from members of manufacturing facilities for free registration for the programme.
Click here to download the nomination form

Please fax or email the completed form before 15 February 2008 to :

Dr A J van Zyl
Prequalification Programme QSM
Office M513
World Health Organization
20 Ave Appia
1201 Geneva 27
Switzerland

Email:  vanzyla@who.int 
Fax: 00.41.22.791.4730