Characterization of Amorphous Solid Dispersions (ASDs) with DSC

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
11:00 AM EDT | 4:00 PM BST

Amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) are a widely used formulation strategy to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water‑soluble drug candidates. However, the physical stability and performance of ASDs are strongly influenced by their thermal properties, molecular interactions, and phase behavior. This webinar will discuss the role of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) as a fundamental analytical technique for characterizing amorphous solid dispersions throughout development.

What we'll cover:
  • Basic overview of ASDs
  • The difference between solid solutions and solid suspensions
  • Principle of ASD characterization with DSC
  • Practical considerations
  • How hyphenated techniques can be used for further characterization


Meet the Speaker


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Simon Gaisford

Professor of Pharmaceutics & Vice Dean, UCL

Simon holds a Chair in Pharmaceutics at University College London and runs a research group using thermal methods and calorimetry to help design better performing medicines. His laboratory is one of the largest centres for pharmaceutical thermal analysis in Europe. He is a former Chair of the Thermal Methods Group (RSC, UK), a former Board Member of the US Calorimetry Conference and has published two books on thermal methods. He has published more than 240 papers, has been a Clarivate Highly Cited researcher since 2019 and presents the popular educational YouTube Channel Pharma Drama.

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