Innovations in Materials and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The recent coronavirus pandemic opened up new opportunities for data science tools to speed up vaccine and drug development. Global shutdowns put pressure on supply chains exposing manufacturing vulnerabilities in the United States as well as its global trade partners. VCU Engineering has been investing in the advanced manufacturing space for years, and as a result, has been recognized for its innovation and expertise in pharmaceutical engineering through research and education and the establishment of the Medicines for All Institute (M4ALL), the Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering and the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority. This workshop will discuss the innovative research being conducted to optimize materials and pharmaceutical manufacturing and opportunities to participate in these efforts to improve access to high-quality medications across the globe.