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  Southern California Pharmaceutical Discussion Group

The Southern California Pharmaceutical Discussion Group (SCPDG) is a local discussion group affiliated with the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS). SCPDG is an organization focused on fostering education in and knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences, its industry and regulations. The meetings provide a local forum for scientific exchange for members within Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties.

By joining the SCPDG, you will be included in a dynamic and active group of dedicated professionals. Meetings are typically held on the second Thursday of the month in Orange County. Hors d’oeuvre/dinner/networking from 6pm-7pm. Speaker presentations begin at 7pm, followed by a question/answer session. Topics and speakers are chosen from suggestions made by members (i.e., Pharmaceutical Technology, Drug and Chemical Delivery and Analysis, Toxicology, Biotechnology, Pharmacokinetics, Drug Metabolism etc).

To join this discussion group, click here to send an email with your request and contact information to AAPS.

SCPDG committee (L to R): Maria Frane, Greg Roberts, Bobette Frye, Richard Sullivan, Jane Weitzel, and Abbass Kamalizad. Niloufar Bibak is missing in the picture.

2010 SCPDG Events

March 11, 2010
Raman and NIR Spectroscopy as PAT tools
Saly Romero-Torres, Ph.D.
, Principal PAT Scientist I, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

April 8, 2010
Forced Degradation Studies
Michael Swartz, Ph.D.
, Research Director, Synomics Pharma

May 13, 2010
Raman Spectroscopy to ID Raw Materials
Robert Green, Ph.D.
, Research Scientist, Ahura Scientific

June 10, 2010
Excipients and QBD
Chris Moreton, Ph.D.
, Vice President, Pharmaceutical Sciences, FinnBrit Consulting

September 9, 2010
Near IR Spectroscopy
Emil Ciurczak, Ph.D.

October 14, 2010
to be determined

November 11, 2010
to be determined


Past 2010 SCPDG Events

February 11, 2010: Ultra-High Pressure LC (UHPLC) in Pharmaceutical Analysis: Benefits, Issues and How to Get Started
Michael Dong, Ph.D.
, Sr. Scientist, Small Molecules Analytical Chemistry, Genentech

January 14, 2010: Pharmaceutical Quality Assessment Challenges in Developing Countries
Dr. Thomas Layloff
, Senior Q.A. Advisor for the Supply Chain Management System


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  Leadership

Chair
Greg A. Roberts
Watson Laboratories, Inc.
Corona, CA United States



Secretary/Treasurer
Bobette A. Frye, BS
Waters Corporation
Irvine, CA United States



Past Chair
Ms. Jane Weitzel
Watson Laboratories, Inc
Corona, CA UNITED STATES



Finance Chair
Dr. Richard E. Sullivan
BioScreen Testing Services
Torrance, CA UNITED STATES



Arrangements Chair
Niloufar Bibak
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Irvine, CA United States




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