August 4, 2014 - 7:00am to August 6, 2014 - to 12:30pm
University of Michigan
915 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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A portion of the Conference materials are available HERE.

The science of oral drug product dissolution has developed and advanced over the past 40 years, as has the field of gastroenterology, and this has led to the development of the nascent field of biopredictive dissolution methodology. This new field, resulting from fundamental scientific developments in the fields of drug and drug product, in vivo dissolution and gastroenterology, has many implications for optimizing and insuring oral drug product in vivoperformance. The implications for optimizing oral drug product performance in vivo and insuring in vivo oral drug product equivalent performance; i.e., bioequivalence (BE), certainly stand out as major potential applications of a biopredictive science and methodology. 

While there are substantial public policy issues involved in the potential uses of this developing science, from drug discovery to regulatory, and including, most significantly, clinical medicine, this workshop will focus on the science of biopredictive dissolution science and methodology. It is through the development of sound fundamental science in this oral biopredictive field that the implications will have a sound scientific basis upon which to further develop. It is the goal of this workshop and related faculty retreat that a ‘white paper’ be developed that will set the tone and direction of this field over the next 10-20 years.

Conference Components: 

  • In Vitro Dissolution: Mythology and Method
  • CO2/Bicarbonate: The Magic Buffer
  • Dissolution Media, Methods: Not One Size Fits All
  • In Vivo and Ex Vivo GI Fluids
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Fasted and Fed
  • Critical Gastrointestinal Variables

View the preliminary PROGRAM.
Learn more about the INVITED SPEAKERS.

For additional questions, please email [email protected] or call (734) 764-2226.

  • Registration: $1,250/person*

    What's included in the cost? 
    -Opportunity to contribute to future public policy directions
    -Continental Breakfast (all days)
    -Poster Presentation & Reception
    -Snacks & Other Refreshments
    -Event Bag

    Additional Rates
    *Government rate: $500.
    The government rate is available to federal, state, and local government employees, and state-owned universities. Valid ID required. 

    *Student rate: $250.
    The student rate is available to current students. Valid ID required.

  • Poster Presentation

    Our poster session will be held on Monday, August 4, 2014 from 6pm-8pm.

    There is limited availability for the poster presentation. If you are interested in presenting a poster at the conference, please forward a proposed title to [email protected] by Monday, June 30, 2014. We will confirm availability and request an abstract by Monday, July 7, 2014.

  • Travel & Accommodations

    LOCATION
    The In Vivo Predictive Dissolution Conference is being held at Rackham Auditorium.
    Address: 915 E. Washington Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109

    AIR TRAVEL
    The Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) is within the closest proximity to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
    Travel time from DTW to Ann Arbor is approximately 25 minutes.

    DRIVING DIRECTIONS (to Rackham)
    A complete list of driving directions can be found HERE.

    PARKING
    The Palmer Structure is open 24 hours.  

    The Palmer Drive Parking Structure is a U-M parking facility.  It is adjacent to Palmer Commons at the intersection of Washtenaw Avenue and Palmer Drive.

    Visitor Parking Palmer Drive Structure

    From Washtenaw Avenue, turn on Palmer Drive, proceed approximately 100 yards to the 2nd parking entrance on your left that is marked "Visitor Parking".  

    • The North elevators open at 7:30 AM
    • In the elevator, push the PL Level (Plaza Level)

    • Exit the elevator and there will be a set of doors on your right that lead to the pedestrian walkway towards the Rackham Building.

    Directions from US-23 Exit Washtenaw Ave (west) at exit 37B. Follow Washtenaw Ave west for approximately 4 miles. Continue (past Hill, South University and Geddes) around the curve and turn left into Palmer Drive. As you travel down Palmer Drive you will see a red sign for Visitor Parking directing you to turn left into the parking structure. As you turn left, approach the gate on your far right (as you look at the three entrance gates). It is also marked with a red sign saying Visitor Parking. Within the structure, drive around to your left and park.

    Directions from M-14 Exit Main Street (south) at exit 3 toward downtown Ann Arbor. Follow Main Street south for approximately 2 miles passing Summit, and Ann Streets. Turn left on Huron Street, this becomes Washtenaw Ave at the junction with Glen Road.  Continue straight ahead on Washtenaw Ave and then turn right into Palmer Drive. As you travel down Palmer Drive you will see a red sign for Visitor Parking directing you to turn left into the parking structure. As you turn left, approach the gate on your far right (as you look at the three entrance gates). It is also marked with a red sign saying Visitor Parking. Within the structure, drive around to your left and park.

     

    View a map of parking near Rackham.
    View a map of Central Campus

    Additional information about parking can be found with Parking & Transportation Services.

    HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

    Hotel Address Contact

    Bell Tower

    300 South Thayer
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    (734) 769-3010

    Weber's Inn

    3050 Jackson Rd
    Ann Arbor, MI

    (734) 769-2500

    Dahlmann Campus Inn

    615 E. Huron St
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

    (734) 769-2200

    Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

    3200 Boardwalk
    Ann Arbor, MI 48108

    (734) 996-0600

     

    Additional hotel information can be found at the Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

  • Ann Arbor Visitor Information
  • Refund Policy

    Cancelations must be received in writing to [email protected] according to the following schedule:

    Date

    Cancelation Policy

    Through July 3, 2014

    Full refund less $50 administration fee

    Between July 4, 2014 and July 27, 2014

    50% refund

    On or after July 28, 2014 No refund