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.

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
