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SPS-XRPD WORKSHOP

The Spring Synchrotron X-Ray Powder Diffraction (SPS-XRPD) Workshops are a collaborative initiative led by Excelsus Structural Solutions (Switzerland), Purdue University, Argonne National Laboratory, and Improved Pharma (USA). hese workshops serve as a platform for experts from the pharmaceutical industry and the Synchrotron X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD) community to address key challenges in pharmaceutical R&D, explore the latest advancements in synchrotron XRPD, and discuss cutting-edge applications.

In 2024, the SPS-XRPD Workshop was held at the prestigious Novartis Pharma Campus in Basel, marking a significant milestone as Novartis Pharma officially joined the Organizing Committee.

To accommodate a broad international audience, the workshops alternate annually between the USA and Switzerland. Participants engage in discussions on critical topics, including phase identification and stability assessments, structural characterization, prediction and modelling, quantification of crystalline phases, even in trace amounts. A special session covers the Pair Distribution Function method for characterizing amorphous and nano-crystalline formulations

New in 2025: Exploring Pharmaceuticals Crystallization and Characterization Under Non-Standard Conditions

The 2025 SPS-XRPD Workshop will introduce an exciting new theme: Pharmaceutical Crystallization and Characterization Under Non-Standard Conditions. This includes an exploration of microgravity crystallization in space, opening new frontiers in structural studies.

Join us for insightful discussions, cutting-edge research, and a unique opportunity to connect with experts shaping the future of pharmaceutical materials science.

Chris Benmore

Argonne National Labs – USA

Fabia Gozzo

Excelsus Structural Solutions - Switzerland

Arnaud Grandeury

Novartis Pharma - Switzerland

Mathilde Reinle-Schmitt

Excelsus Structural Solutions- Switzerland

Thibaud Stoll

Excelsus Structural Solutions- Switzerland

Pam Smith

Improved Pharma USA

Steve Byrn

Purdue University – USA

An excellent mix of theory and practice and a great insight into how pharmaceutical research benefits from x-ray methods.

Anonymous

The 1st SPS-XRPD workshop is a great success. The two-and-a-half workshop assembled x-ray experts from academia, industry and national labs. It is educational, informative and fun. A must-go event for all pharmaceutical scientists.

Chenyang Shi, AbbVie Inc

Very informative and useful to apply the information in my daily professional life.

Naveen K. Thakral, Upsher Smith Laboratories LLC

I was honored to join the SPS-XRPD workshop, hosted by Purdue University, Excelsus Structural Solutions, APS, and Improved Pharma. This collaborative event united industry leaders and synchrotron experts, fostering insightful discussions on Pharma R&D challenges and the benefits of Synchrotron-XRPD analysis. It's crucial for promoting awareness of synchrotron radiation's analytical prowess in pharmaceutical research. Excited for future workshops!

Gabriel L.B. Araujo, Associate Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Brazil

I had the opportunity to interact with and listen to the experts in the field and emerging techniques in XRD and data analysis.

Anonymous

I was pleasantly surprised that a gathering of highly qualified experts would make their presentations accessible for non-experts without compromising the depth of the subjects addressed.

Arturo Araque, Excelsus Scientific Engineering

An excellent mix of x-ray synchrotron experts and pharma researchers.

Anonymous

I'm very glad to attend this workshop. Excellent speakers and talks, fruitful discussions! It's great to see some old friends and make some new. Thank you very much for organizing this wonderful workshop!

Tony Hu, NYU Department of Chemistry