PPXRD-18 – XRD Training for the Pharmaceutical Scientist
The Pharmaceutical Powder X-ray Diffraction Symposium is designed to create a forum for the exchange of knowledge and cutting-edge ideas among those interested in the combined fields of XRD and pharmaceutical sciences. It typically includes a full-day workshop, followed by several important sessions focused on practical applications of X-ray analysis in the study of pharmaceutical materials. Topics include patent and regulatory issues, formulation, product development, drug delivery, polymorphs, amorphous and nanomaterials, complimentary techniques, and much more.
Since 1999, ICDD has hosted 17 PPXRDs in various parts of the world. The host locations typically rotate and symposiums have been held in USA, Europe, and Asia. The abstracts from previous symposiums are publicly available as well as the presentations, except for the most recent event. The most recent presentations are available to attendees of that year’s event, for one year. After that time, they also become publicly available.
PPXRD-18
6-9 May 2025
The Cambridge Crystallography Data Centre (CCDC)
Cambridge, United Kingdom
PPXRD Information
PPXRD-18 (Pharmaceutical Powder X-ray Diffraction Symposium) will be held at The Cambridge Crystallography Data Centre (CCDC), Cambridge, United Kingdom, from 6-9 May 2024.
The technical program for PPXRD-18 will begin on Tuesday, 6 May, with a one day workshop on the ICDD and CCDC Databases.
The program will continue Wednesday, Thursday, and half-day Friday, 7-9 May, with technical sessions.
Abstract submission information is coming soon. Topics will include –
- Intellectual Property Plenary
- Qualitative / Quantitative Analysis, High Throughput XRD Methods
- Structure Solution, Crystal Structure Prediction, Machine Learning
- Complex Materials Analysis (non-small molecules, excipients, peptides, nano)
- Methods
- New Materials
- Instrumentation and Complementary Techniques (XRD, Electron, RAMAN, Solid State NMR, Microwave Rotational Spectroscopy, Sources, Detectors)
- Industrial Applications
- Pharmaceutical Development
- Continuous Manufacturing
- In situ Analysis Techniques
- Stability of API
- Pharmaceutical Case Studies of PXRD
- Poster Session
Information coming soon.
PPXRD-18 Registration is Now Open!
To be accepted for the symposium, the registration form and payment must be received by 24 April 2025 (unless attendance capacity is filled before this date).
Registration will not be conducted onsite. All attendees must pre-register for the symposium.
There are two ways to register –
1. Online Registration
Click on the price link below to complete your registration in the ICDD e-store.
Early Registration Discount (Until 1 April)
Industry: $1,000
Academic: $700
Student (ID Required): $200
Registration Fee (2 April – 24 April)
Industry: $1,200
Academic: $900
Student (ID Required): $300
2. Registration Form
Please fill out the Registration Form and then email or mail the form to ICDD:
Email: ppxrd@icdd.com
Mail: ICDD, Conference Services • 12 Campus Blvd., Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA
Please note: Coffee breaks and lunches are included in the registration fee.
Students – See the Students tab for more student opportunities offered at PPXRD-18.
Student Identification is required. When registering through the ICDD eStore, please email Stephanie Jennings, sjennings@icdd.com, with a copy of your student identification.
Cancellation Policy
A 50% refund will be issued, if the cancellation is received by ICDD in writing no later than 1 May 2025 (ppxrd@icdd.com). No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after that date; however, with advance notice, you may transfer your registration to a colleague.
Your registration fee could be free!
The International Centre for Diffraction Data is excited to offer the PPXRD-18 Student Participation Grant, reflecting its commitment to advancing education in the scientific community. This grant will assist graduate and undergraduate students in attending the PPXRD-18 symposium, taking place from 6-9 May 2025, at CCDC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
To be eligible for the grant, students must submit an abstract, for either an oral or poster presentation, as part of the technical program. Recipients will receive waived registration to attend PPXRD-18.
To apply, please complete the application form linked to the right and submit it along with your abstract and a photo for use during the symposium. The application deadline is 26 March 2025.
Information coming soon.
Information coming soon.
Dr. Tom Blanton, Chair, International Centre for Diffraction Data, USA
Dr. Simon Bates, Rigaku Americas, USA
Dr. Natalia Dadivanyan, Malvern Panalytical, Germany
Dr. Graciela C.D. de Delgado, University de Los Andes, Venezuela
Dr. Julien Giovannini, AstraZeneca R&D, Sweden
Dr. Fabia Gozzo, Excelsus Structural Solutions sprl, Switzerland and Belgium
Stephanie Jennings, International Centre for Diffraction Data, USA
Dr. Arnt Kern, Bruker AXS GmbH, Germany
Anisha Patel, Merck & Co., USA
Dr. Raj Suryanarayanan, University of Minnesota, USA
Dr. Shawn Yin, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, USA
| PPXRD Date | Program | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPXRD-17 – 21-24 May 2023 | PPXRD-17 Program | ICDD Headquarters, USA |
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| PPXRD-16 – 9-12 May 2019 | PPXRD-16 Program | Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland |
View Presentations or Search Abstracts |
| PPXRD-15 – 18-20 August 2017 | PPXRD-15 Program | Hyderabad, India |
View Presentations or Search Abstracts/Presentations |
| PPXRD-14 – 6-9 June 2016 | PPXRD-14 Program | Sanibel Harbour Marriott, Fort Myers, Florida, USA |
View Presentations or Search Abstracts/Presentations |
| PPXRD-13 – 18-21 May 2015 | PPXRD-13 Program | Schwarzwald Panorama, Bad Herrenalb, Germany |
View Presentations or Search Abstracts/Presentations |
| PPXRD-12 – 20-24 May 2013 | PPXRD-12 Program | Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China |
View Presentations or Search Abstracts/Presentations |
| PPXRD-11 – 15-18 May 2012 | PPXRD-11 Program | Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, Fort Myers, FA, USA |
View Presentations or Search Abstracts/Presentations |
| PPXRD-10 – 16-19 May 2011 | PPXRD-10 Program | Lyon, France |
View Presentations or Search Abstracts/Presentations |
| PPXRD-9 – 22–25 February 2010 | PPXRD-9 Program | Hilton Head Island, SC, U.S.A. | View Presentations or Search Abstracts/Presentations |
| PPXRD-8 – 4-7 May 2009 | PPXRD-8 Program | Glasgow, Scotland, U.K |
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| PPXRD-7 – 25-28 February 2008 | PPXRD-7 Program | Orlando, FL, USA |
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| PPXRD-6– 19-22 February 2007 | PPXRD-6 Program | Barcelona, Spain |
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| PPXRD-5 – 14-16 February 2006 | PPXRD-5 Program | Somerset, NJ, USA |
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| PPXRD-4 – 21-24 February 2005 | PPXRD-4 Program | Barcelona, Spain |
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| PPXRD-3 – 23-25 February 2004 | PPXRD-3 Program | Hilton Head Island, SC, USA |
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| PPXRD-2 – 9-12 December 2002 | PPXRD-2 Program | Concordville, PA, USA |
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| PPXRD-1 – 27-29 September 1999 | PPXRD-1 Program | Newtown Square, PA, USA |
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