Lyophilized Biologics and Vaccines Modality-Based Approaches

Dushyant B. Varshney, Ph. D.
, has made significant contributions in manufacturing science and technology, tech transfer, product and process development (including lyophilization), quality-by-design and process analytical technologies for biologics, vaccines and small molecules. Having earned his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa, Dr. Varshney has authored several peer-reviewed scientific publications, review articles, and book chapters, and has presented at several international conferences and chaired scientific workshops. He is currently a Director of Manufacturing Assessment, MS&T at Hospira, Inc. He has previously worked at Novartis, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sanofi and Eli Lilly & Company.

Manmohan Singh, Ph.D.
, is a well-known expert in the area of vaccine formulations and adjuvant research, and has been working in vaccine R&D for the last 20 years. He has authored over 130 peer reviewed manuscripts, review articles, and book chapters, and has edited five books in this area. Dr. Singh is on the editorial board of 11 International Journals and has collaborated in organizing several international vaccine conferences. Currently, he is the Head of Global Drug Product Development at Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics in Holly Springs, NC 27540.