Pikal Symposium

Michael J. Pikal Symposium

Hands-on Basic Lyophilization Short Course: August 17-18, 2026

Symposium: August 18-19, 2026

The 2026 Michael J. Pikal Symposium will be held in honor of the late Professor Michael J. Pikal, a leader in the field of freeze-drying for the preservation of pharmaceuticals.  Innovative research will be presented by thought leaders from academia and industry.


 

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Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Serguei Tchessalov, Owner, SN Lyophilization

Other Speakers:

Rubi Burlage, Associate Vice President, Sterile Products Development, Merck

Raj Suryanaranan, William & Mildred Peters Endowed Professor, University of Minnesota

Bodhi Chaudhuri, Professor, University of Connecticut

Evgenyi Shalaev, Distinguished Research Fellow, AbbVie

Markela Ibo Murphy, Senior Scientist, AstraZeneca

Maria Croyle, Glaxo Wellcome Professor, University of Texas at Austin

Xiuling Lu, Professor, University of Connecticut

Elizabeth Topp, Maxine Spencer Nichols Professor, Purdue University College of Engineering

Thomas Kovar, Research Scientist, Bristol Myers Squibb

Israel Borges Sebastiao, Principal Scientist, Pfizer

Robin Bogner, Professor, University of Connecticut

 

Location

UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

69 North Eagleville Rd. University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT


Registration Opens May 1, 2026