Welcome to BioNetwork's introductory course on pharmaceutical lyophilization. Whether you're a community college student or a biomanufacturing professional, this 20-minute course is designed to build your foundational knowledge of the principles and applications of freeze drying.
In this 20-minute course, you'll explore the history, science, and practical applications of lyophilization. You will learn about the importance of freeze drying in preserving and stabilizing biological products, the stages involved in the process, and common errors to watch out for.
Are you ready to unlock the potential of lyophilization and enhance your expertise in pharmaceutical sciences?
Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- Define lyophilization and associated key terms and explain the underlying principles involved in the freeze drying process.
- Describe the importance of lyophilization in preserving and stabilizing biological products within the biotech industry.
- Examine the four stages of the freeze drying process and describe how each phase combines to build a product-specific freeze drying recipe.
- Recognize common errors by visually examining vials with defects.
This eLearning module may be associated with more than one Series. Visit or return to an eLearning Series below.
