Rheology Principles and Applications

Rheology is used to efficiently support early R&D through manufacturing in the cosmetic, (bio)pharmaceutical, food, and other industries to probe the physical properties of materials as they respond to forces to model processes and applications. Material that is moved in any way is exposed to the effects of stress, shear, strain and temperature.

This webinar will focus on the basic principles, experimental considerations, and practical applications of rotational, oscillational, and vertical forces used in rheology to provide insight for product R&D, process optimization, manufacturing, packaging, delivery, performance, efficacy, and tactile properties. Other applications that will be noted include regulatory considerations to demonstrate structural equivalence (Q3), in-process control, batch consistency and stability.

Presenter: Mark A. Patrick, PhD R&D Scientist and Consultant, and Rheology Testing Services

Mark Patrick is a PhD scientist, technical manager, consultant, and mentor with 30 years total in pharmaceutical development (24 years at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)).

While at Stiefel, a dermatology product development subsidiary of GSK, Mark became the rheometer lead user and trainer. It quickly became apparent to Mark that there is a general lack of understanding and appreciation for the potential of rheology to address practical formulation development, product manufacturing, handling, dispensing, performance, efficacy, and sensory issues. When the opportunity arose, Mark founded Rheology Testing Services located in the Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC area.

Mark welcomes the opportunity to discuss an array of technical support approaches that may provide insight to better understand and leverage various practical rheological applications for your processes and products.