Navigating Challenges During Formulation Development

Biopharmaceutical process development comes with unique challenges, particularly when working with complex biological macromolecules. These intricacies often result in significant hurdles during formulation, where stability and efficacy must be carefully balanced to ensure the development of a viable drug product. To navigate these complexities, it’s crucial to have a deep understanding of formulation development.

Join us for an in-depth discussion that focuses specifically on formulation development for biopharmaceuticals. In the process of identifying optimal formulation conditions, molecules are subjected to various stress factors. It is during these stress studies that stability issues—such as aggregation, oxidation, or degradation—often arise. This insightful webinar will feature real-world examples, exploring the key challenges faced during these studies and highlighting the latest techniques and innovative solutions that can help overcome these obstacles. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on addressing formulation stability, improving product shelf life, and enhancing overall product performance.

Featured Speaker

Derrick Katayama
Lead Scientist, Formulation Development, Samsung Biologics

Derrick Katayama brings over 15 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, where he has spearheaded numerous biological molecule formulation projects. As a Lead Scientist at Samsung Biologics, Derrick plays a pivotal role in managing the development of both liquid and lyophilized formulations. His career spans positions at Amylin Pharmaceuticals, MedImmune, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Legacy BioDesign LLC, where he has contributed to the formulation and characterization of monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies, recombinant proteins, synthetic peptides, and protein subunit vaccine candidates.

Derrick holds a doctoral degree in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (UCHSC), where his research focused on understanding protein stability in both liquid and lyophilized states. With his extensive expertise, Derrick is well-equipped to offer insights into overcoming the challenges of formulation development for biopharmaceutical products.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert and gain practical insights into optimizing formulation conditions to ensure stability and efficacy in your biopharmaceutical products.