The Manufacturing Science & Engineering (MSE) Section of AAPS brings together all members who are interested in and contribute to the application and advancement of science and technology as it relates to process development and manufacture of pharmaceutical and pharmaceutically related products including medical devices and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It will provide a forum for exchange of information and networking between members and with members of allied Sections and organizations. Areas of specific interest include pharmaceutical product manufacturing (both investigational and commercial), quality assurance and engineering principles as applied to manufacturing, process optimization, scale-up and technology transfer, and quality systems including manufacturing technical support and quality by design.