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Process Analytical Technologies

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course focusses on giving a thorough introduction about the implementation of PAT tools in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry.
This course is given in an interactive manner (both theoretical and hands-on) and can be divided into three separate modules:

Module 1: Basic course: Introduction to PAT implementation (1-day module)
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Module 2: Advanced course: Data-analysis and modelling (Python) (2-day module)
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Module 3: Specialized courses (1/2-day module)

Requirements
Basic understanding of spectroscopy and (bio)pharmaceutical processes
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Basic understanding of coding and programming (python)


MODULE 1: BASIC COURSE

Theoretical

The trainee will get an in-depth explanation about the common (non-)spectroscopic PAT sensors and will learn how, when and where these tools can provide a benefit.

Spectroscopic PAT tools
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Non-spectroscopic PAT tools
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Hyperspectral imaging
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PAT in R&D
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Regulatory aspects
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Multivariate data-analysis

Practical

The trainee will get the chance to see how PAT tools can be implemented and how this translates in a practical approach to acquire relevant process information.
Some of the tools that will be demonstrated are:

NIR
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Raman
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Other PAT devices


MODULE 2: ADVANCED COURSE

Theoretical

This module looks at the steps that follow after a successful implementation of the PAT tools. The trainee will learn on how to analyze and use the acquired data in multivariate models.

Introduction to Python
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Data preparation
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Linear and non-linear modelling
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Multivariate data-analysis

Practical

During the course, the trainee will use placebo data sets to learn how to analyze and use the data.


MODULE 3: SPECIALIZED COURSES

In this module, the goal is to highlight specific examples, using real spectroscopic data in the form of use-cases.

Topics

Model predictive control
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Unit operation-specific spectroscopic data-analysis
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Bring your data to course day*

*The trainee has the option to bring his/her own data to the course. Together with the tutor they can go through the data and learn how to proceed.


COURSE PROGRAM

A detailed overview of the different modules can be found in the following document.


If you are interested in following this course, please take a look at planned sessions.
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