The Department of Pharmaceutics at Sree Siddaganga College of Pharmacy, Tumakuru, organized a guest lecture on “Design of Experiments in Pharmaceutical Development: Concepts, Software Applications and Optimization.” The program was convened by Dr. Suresh V. Kulkarni, Principal, with support from Dr. K. Manjunath, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmaceutics, and coordinated by Dr. S.T. Bhagawati, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics.
Dr. N. Raghavendra Naveen, Associate Professor at Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, B.G. Nagara. delivered a comprehensive and insightful lecture on the role of Design of Experiments (DoE) in pharmaceutical development. He explained the fundamentals and need for DoE, its ability to minimize variability, and its role in maximizing information from experiments.
Key aspects covered included:
- Types of experimental designs such as factorial, fractional factorial, and response surface methodologies.
- Data analysis and interpretation using statistical tools for reliable conclusions.
- Software applications that aid in designing and optimizing pharmaceutical processes.
- Optimization techniques for formulation and process development.
- Case studies and practical applications demonstrating real-world benefits of DoE in research and industry.
The lecture was highly interactive, with practical examples and software demonstrations that engaged both faculty and students. The audience, comprising M.Pharm students and faculty members, appreciated the clarity, depth, and relevance of the session.