- 10th EuPFI Conference
- Programme
- Preconference Workshop Presentations
- Plenary presentations
- Focus Session Presentations
- Innovation Showcase Presentations
- Soapbox Session Presentations
- Posters
- PCCA Award Winners
- EuPFI 2018 Picture Gallery
Hosting Institution
European Paediatric Formulation Initiative in partnership with International Association for Pharmaceutical Technology.
Conference Venue
Preconference workshop venueUniversity College London School of Pharmacy, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N1AX United Kingdom
Conference venueBMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H9JP United Kingdom
Important Dates
Apr 9thth 2018 | Preliminary programme announcement |
July 20th2018 | Second announcement |
Apr 10thth2018 | On-line registration and abstract submission open |
July 5thth 2018 | Abstract submission deadline for poster presentations only |
July 3rd2018 | Notification about abstract acceptance (preliminary date) |
Conference Dates
September 12 to 13th 2018
Preconference workshop - 11th September 2018
Programme
EuPFI 2018 Preliminary Programme - Click here
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Workshops Presentations
Workshop 1: Placeboceutical: Formulation challenges in paediatric clinical trials
Mandy Wan, NIHR CRN: Children, United Kingdom
Workshop 2: Best practices for selection of excipients for paediatrics.
Kevin Hughes, Colorcon, IPEC, United Kingdom
Plenary Presentations
10yrs of EuPFI - historical review and a prospective glance
Catherine Tuleu, University College London, School of Pharmacy, London, United Kingdom
Ten years of the paediatric regulation
Rosalind Smyth, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, United Kingdom/p>
Young people’s voices in paediatric drug development
Jenny Preston, NIHY, Alder Hey Clinical Research Facility, United Kingdom
Milk as an excipient – new insights into nanostructure formation during digestion and drug
delivery
Ben Boyd, Monash University, Australia
Milk as an excipient – new insights into nanostructure formation during digestion and drug
delivery
Ben Boyd, Monash University, Australia
Collaborative R&D (SPaeDD-UK) - "playing nicely in the sandpit!"
Alastair Coupe, Pfizer, United Kingdom
Focus Session Presentations
Age appropriateness of formulations
Swallowability Studies in the Real World – Challenges and Successes
Matthew Peak, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Age-Appropriate Formulations – 10 yrs down the lane-
Terry Ernest, GlaxoSmithKline, United Kingdom
Administration Devices
Pediatric Dosing Device Contextual Inquiry
Paul Blowers, AbbVie, United States
Katie Hansbro, Design Science, United States
Novel polymeric microneedle platforms and their
potential impact on paediatric population
Aaron Courtenay, Queens University Belfast,United Kingdom
Biopharm
Paediatric drug development: towards maturity.
Desmopressin as a case
JElke Gasthuys, Ghent University, Belgium
Challenges in formulation development of a compound
indicated for paediatric infectious disease
Jens Ceulemans, Janssen, Belgium
Excipients
Development of innovative excipients with paediatric
relevance
Johann-Philipp Hebestreit, BASF, Germany
Practical regulatory approach on excipients in paediatrics
Brian Aylward, Health Products Regulatory Authority, Dublin
Taste masking and taste testing
An industrial point of view on palatability testing and paediatric development
Leonie Wagner-Hattler, Roche, Switzerland
Crossmodal Research and emerging technologies digitizing senses – what is the learning for pharma?
Charles Spence, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Innovation Show Cases Presentations
Children want films- oral thin films rather than
conventional dosage forms
Ahmad Ghoniem, tesa Labtec, Germany
Viviane Klingmann, University Children’s Hospital
Duesseldorf, Germany
Accurate dosing and delivery of multiparticulate
using sympfiny
Michael Quinn, HS Design Inc., New Jersey
Microcaps® Taste Masking Technology is a patientcentric approach to optimize medicine acceptance and
adherence in pediatric patient populations
Luigi Boltri, Adare Pharmaceuticals, Italy
Soap Box Presentations
Antibiotics acceptability: contrasting effects of aromas
on girls and boys
Thibault Vallet, ClinSearch, France
Evaluating the age-appropriatness of patient-reported
outcome measures for the acceptability of a novel
microinjection device in children and young people
Louise Bracken, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust,Liverpool
Feasability of miniaturized tablets as a flexible solid
dosage dorm
Biplob Mitra, Celgene Corporation, United States
Medication administration to children: the caregiver
perspective
Danielle McDonald, Rutgers University, United States
Quantification and determination of the distribution
of fluid in the paediatric Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract
through analysis of small bowel MRI
Eleni Papadatou Solou, University of Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Orodisoersible films with absorbents for
pharmaceutical inkjet printing
Olga Kapelnikova, Heinrich Heine University, Germany
Rat brief-access taste aversion (BATA) test predicts
human perception of bitter medicines:
Comparison of data from two laboratories
Robert Ives, GlaxoSmithKline, United Kingdom
Rat brief-access taste aversion (BATA) test predicts
human perception of bitter medicines:
Comparison of data from two laboratories
Robert Ives, GlaxoSmithKline, United Kingdom
Comparitive Evaluation of sublingual tablets of Ondenseteron Hydrochloride by direct compression and sublimation technology for paediatric use
Smita More, Modern college of pharmacy, Pune, India
Poster Presentations
Influence of swallowing aids on grittiness-masking ability and acceptability of multiparticulates
Smita Salunke, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University College London, UK
Ion Exchange Resin For Taste-Masking Application – Development Of RapidScreening Method
Manish Ghimire,Colorcon Ltd., Dartford, Kent, UK
Development Of A Palatable Glycopyrronium Bromide Liquid For Paediatrics
Simon Bryson,Proveca Ltd, NEO, Charlotte Street, Manchester,UK
Instructions To Manipulate Aspirin Tablets In Guidelines
Ahmad Lahiq,
School of Pharmacy, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham
Orodispersible Film Compared To Syrup In Neonates And Infants
Viviane Klingmann,Department of General Pediatrics, Neonatology and Pediatric Cardiology, University Children’s Hospital Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
Novel Approach To Disintegration Testing Of Orodispersible Films: In Vitro Oral Cavity Simulator
Mariagiovanna_Scarpa, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, Department of Pharmaceutics, UK
Stability Study Simulating Gastrointestinal Conditions Of Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs At Simple Or Fixed-Combination Of Oral Pediatric Doses
Ana Santovena, Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias (IUETSPC). Universidad de La Laguna (ULL). Campus de Anchieta. 38203 La Laguna (Tenerife). España
Printing Paediatric Dosage Forms Precisely: Layer by Layer
Ilias Aita Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
Dissolution Behaviour Of 3D Printed Lidocaine Formulations Onto Mucoadhesive Buccal Films Conventionally Produced For Pediatric Use
Dina Kottke, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Institute of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics; Universitätsstraße 1, 40225 Duesseldorf
Sugarcane Wax-Based Extrudates Of Sodium Benzoate
Bastian Hahn,Institute of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Heinrich Heine University, Universitätsstr. 1 ,40225 Düsseldorf
Physical And Chemical Breakdown Mechanism Of Reverse Enteric Polymer Coatings
Shrina Bhagat, Molecular Analytical Science (MAS) CDT, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
Evaluation Of Ease-Of-Swallowing And Sensory Assessment Of Coated Placebo Tablets
Justyna Czarnocka, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B16 2TT
Patient’s Texture Vocabulary: Coated And Uncoated Tablets
Justyna Czarnocka, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B16 2TT
Taste masking of multiparticulates dosage forms containing a highly soluble compound.
Nicholas Murphy,Worldwide Research and Development, Drug Product Design, Pfizer
edication Administration to Children-The Caregiver Perspective
Danielle McDonald, Rutgers University, New Jersey, United States
Caregivers of a single child: the medication administration experience
Danielle McDonald, Rutgers University, New Jersey, United States
Galeniq™721- A Novel Excipient For Orodispersible Minitablets
Ard Lura Institute of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Heinrich-Heine-University, Universitätsstraße 1, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
Creating Acceptable Tablets (CAT) - A Feasibility Study To Assess The Swallowability And Acceptability Of Different Sized Placebo Tablets In Children And Young People: An Interim Analysis
Louise Bracken, Paediatric Medicines Research Unit, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool
Is An ‘Age-Appropriate’ Prednisolone Formulation Acceptable To Children With Acute Asthma Or Wheeze?
Rebecca Venables, School of Pharmacy, Keele University
Sensory Qualities And Preference Of Adhesive Plasters: How To Design A Protocol Of Evaluation?
Elise Potet, Ecole de Biologie Industrielle (EBI), 49 avenue des Genottes, 95800 Cergy, France
Rat Brief-Access Taste Aversion (BATA) Test Predicts Human Perception of Bitter Medicines: Comparison Of Data From Two Laboratories
Robert Ives, GSK, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, UK
Palatability And Manufacturability Assessment Of Dispersible Tablets Prepared Using Co-Processed Excipients With Different Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Andrews, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, Department of Pharmaceutics, UK
Comparative Evaluation Of Sublingual Tablets Of Ondansetron Hydrochloride By Direct Compression And Sublimation Technology For Paediatric Use.
Smita More, Department of pharmaceutics, Modern college of pharmacy (for ladies), India
Assessment Of Taste Masking Efficiency Of Various Flavored Syrup Based Vehicles Using Electronic Tongue
Laxman Cherkupally, Novartis Healthcare Pvt.Ltd,Hyderabad,India
Use Of Classical Taste Masking Excipients In Oral Pediatric Dosage Forms: Formulation, Safety And Regulatory Considerations
Laxman Cherkupally, Novartis Healthcare Pvt.Ltd,Hyderabad,India
Y-Site Compatibility Of Sildenafil With Milrinone In Paediatric Critical Care.
Fatemah Alsalman, School of Pharmacy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin
Development Of Oro-Jelly Formulation Of Clarithromycin Using Natural Excipients For Pediatric Patient
Swati Mutha, PDEA’s SGRS College of Pharmacy, Saswad , Pune, India,
Jumpei Saito, Department of Pharmacy, National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD), Okura 2-10-1, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-8535, Japan.
Taste Masking Coating Of Mini-Tablets With Cellulose Derivatives: Formulations And Analytical Challenges
Véronique Henner-Kulkarni, Shin-Etsu PFMD GmbH, Rheingaustrasse 190-196, 65203 Wiesbaden, Germany
A Literature Review Of Paediatric Gastrointestinal Parameters That Could Support The Development Of Predictive Paediatric Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Model
Erik Wollmer, University of Greifswald, Department of Pharmacy, Greifswald, Germany
Migraine Treatment Using TRNA Approach For Teenager Patient Using Vesicular Gel
Swati Mutha, PDEA’s SGRS College of Pharmacy, Saswad , Pune, India,
Physicochemical Characterisation Of Fluids And Foods That Might Be Used
Lisa Freerks, University of Greifswald, Department of Pharmacy, Greifswald, Germany
Three Best Poster Award Winners:
Oral Presentation Award Winner: