University of Connecticut – Technology Park
159 Discovery Dr, Storrs, CT 06269
Thursday, June 4, 2026; 8:30am – 4:30pm
To kick off our 65th anniversary celebrations, EAS is proud to announce a collaborative one-day event (in-person only) at the University of Connecticut (UConn), specifically designed for professionals in pharmaceutical analysis. This one-day symposium offers a deep dive into emerging analytical trends and provides practical, application-driven insights from a panel of industry leaders, academic researchers, and regulatory experts.
Technical Program: Our technical program features speakers on four critical analytical tracks below, including two keynote addresses providing high-level industry perspectives.
- Welcome and Opening Remarks: EAS and 65th Birthday Celebration, Anthony Provatas, Ph.D., EAS Executive Committee, Co-Chair EAS-Mini Symposium.
- Opening Keynote: Partnership and Collaboration of Industry and Academia, Manos Anagnostou, Ph.D., Executive Director, University of Connecticut
| Session 1: Analytical Lifecycle Management Under ICH Q2(R2) and ICH Q14 |
| Managing Post-Approval Method Changes Within the Analytical Lifecycle, Trevor Williams, Sr. Analytical Chemist, Jabil Corporation |
| From Sequence to Patient: ALCM Implementation for mRNA Vaccine Platform Analytics, Rasangi Wimalasinghe, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Sanofi |
| Planning Validation Experiments for Success, Carolyn Merkel, Partner, Mariner Analytical LLC, Larry Wilson, Partner, Mariner Analytical LLC |
| Session 2: Data Integrity and Digital Transformation in GMP Laboratories |
| SafetAI: A Smart Assistant for Gathering Background Information, Shraddha Thakker, Ph.D., United States Food and Drug Administration |
| Establishing Digital Compendial Standards for Modern GMP Laboratories, Michael Early, Sr Partnership Manager, Digital and Innovation Translational Informatics, United States Pharmacopeia |
| Digital Transformation Accelerating Implementation of Method Lifecycle Management Guidelines, Pankaj Aggarwal, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Merck & Co., Inc. |
| Session 3: Stability Testing and Control Strategy for Pharmaceutical Products |
| Leveraging Stability Modeling to Enable QbD for Stability, Ken Waterman, Ph.D., President, FreeThink Technologies, Inc. |
| Implementation Challenges of ICH Q1 Stability Guidelines Draft Revision, Jay Steinmetz, Senior Scientist, GMP Analytics – Analytical R&D, Pfizer |
| Understanding the Expectations of Special Stability Studies, Kim Huynh-Ba, Managing Director, Pharmalytik |
| Session 4: Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Predictive Quality in Pharmaceutical Analysis |
| Advanced Structure – Function Analysis of Lipid Nanoparticles, Xiuling Lu, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmaceutics, AAPS Fellow, School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut |
| Generative AI + Deep Learning for Predictive Quality: Material‑Sparing Calibration of a Tablet Vision Inspection System, Giuseppe Cogoni, Ph.D., Senior Principal Scientist, ARD, Pfizer |
| Artificial Intelligence Applications to Pharmaceuticals, George Bollas, Ph.D., University of Connecticut |
- Closing Keynote: Enhancing Quality Control Testing through AI-Enabling Digitalization and a Risk-Based Analytical Lifecycle Strategy Execution, Stephan Krause, Executive Director, CTGQ Analytical Strategy, Bristol Myers Squibb
- Door Prizes, Conclusion and Adjourn
Exposition: Discover new solutions with our selected exhibitors. The expo runs parallel to the technical program to maximize networking and engagement opportunities.
Short Courses (June 5): On Friday, June 5th, two high-demand half-day short courses will be offered to provide technical training for those seeking additional discussion on analytical method validation and stability data management. Morning course: 8:30AM – 11:30AM and afternoon course 1:30 PM- 4:30PM. Click on course title for more details:
- From Development to Validation: Practical Implementation of ICH Q2(R2) and ICH Q14 (Morning)
- ICH Q1 Revision: Gap Assessment and Compliance for Stability Programs (Afternoon)
Registration: Seating is limited. Registration includes a light breakfast and lunch. Click here to register online.
Pricing:
| Item | Price |
| Technical Sessions (June 4th) | Attendee: $250 Full-Time Student: $50 |
| Short Course (June 5th) | Half-day Course: $200 |
Thank you to the following companies for their participation and support.
| Freethink Technologies | Jabil Corporation | Merck & Co., Inc. |
| Moderna | Pfizer | Sanofi |
| United States Food & Drug Administration | US Pharmacopeia (Exhibitor) | University of Connecticut |
| Vertex | PerkinElmer (Exhibitor) | SCIEX (Exhibitor) |
| VWR/GVS (Exhibitor) | Mariner Analytical (Exhibitor) | Waters (Exhibitor) |