D R P I

An International Dissolution Research Presentations
Competition for Young Pharmaceutical Researchers

Participating regions:
India  | Rest of Asia  | US & CN | Europe | AU & NZ

SPDS India

Society for Pharmaceutical Dissolution Science (SPDS)

SPDS was formed in 2012 with the objective of promoting science and technological developments in the ever-evolving area of dissolution. The Society has National and International stalwarts and experts from academia, industry, and regulatory as its members.

Its purpose is to disseminate knowledge about this technical field and to familiarize the advances in dissolution science among all pharma professionals.

SPDS is the only professional body dedicated to dissolution science and its applications.

Visit SPDS India website to know more.

Dissolution Research Presentations International (DRPI)

To meet with its objectives, SPDS has been organizing dissolution themed annual conferences, known as DISSO India. For the first time in 2020, owing to the pandemic, DISSO India was held online with plenary lectures from worldwide experts. The overwhelming success of DISSO India 2020 led to the organization of DISSO America 2020 Online, an event by SPDS US chapter co-sponsored by the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS).

As research presentations could not be included as a part of the DISSO India event, a special program ‘Dissolution Research Presentations India 2020 – Online (DRPI 2020 – Online)’ was held as a premier and pan India competition for young researchers across academia as well as industry. Besides being the first indigenous online research competition for pharma fraternity, a key highlight of the event was the joining of hands by SPDS with Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), as collaborator for the competition. This was a unique platform for researchers from academia and industry to showcase novel dissolution related science, technology and applications. The competition was held among various zones of India, viz., North, East, West, South, & Central. Another key highlight of the event was the unbiased and totally anonymous evaluation process. In 2021 & 2022, DRPI was conducted online, wherein SPDS joined hands with APTI & AAPS, and the same success story was repeated.

DRPI now stands for Dissolution Research Presentations International. Since 2023, DRPI competition is held among the following five world regions:

India | Rest of Asia | US & Canada | Europe | Australia & New Zealand

Publications

WINNERS of DRPI-World 2024

PhD | Post Doc | Industry

Saturday, September 21, 2024
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Coleman Johnson
University of Texas, Austin, USA

Topic: Investigation of Biopredictive Dissolution Testing and In-Vitro-In-Vivo Correlations (IVIVCs) for Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implants in Rabbits

Guide/Supervisor:
Dr Feng Zhang, University of Texas, Austin, USA

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Stefanie Broocks
University of Greifswald, Germany

Topic: One like the other? - Development of a Novel In-vitro Release Method to Assess Drug Release of Extended-Release Mini-Tablets for Pediatric use

Guide/Supervisor:
Prof Sandra Klein, University of Greifswald, Germany

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Giorgia Frigerio
University of Bath, UK

Topic: Insight into SubQ In-Vitro Release Testing for PLGA Microspheres



Guide/Supervisor:
Prof Nikoletta Fotaki, University of Bath, UK

Regional Winners of DRPI 2024

Winners of DRPI-India 2024 Finals

PhD | Post Doc | Industry

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Sankalp Gharat
SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College Of Pharmacy, Mumbai

Abstract Title: Enhancing Topical Permeability of A Potent Immunosuppressant via Lipidic Nanosystems For Effective Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Guide/Supervisor:
Prof. Dr. Munira Momin 

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Sheetal Yadav
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) SAS Nagar

Abstract Title: Exploring High Permeation Vesicles-Mediated Transdermal Delivery of Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Guide/Supervisor:
Prof Sanyog Jain 

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Sushmita Yelve
Institute Of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Abstract Title: Dissolution Assisted Interpretation of High Efficacy of ATIS-ARM-LUM - Long Acting Intramuscular Injection
Guide/Supervisor:
Prof. Dr. Padma Devarajan 


M Pharm | Pharm D

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Riya Agarwal
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Abstract Title: Artificial in-vitro Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) model for preclinical screening
Guide/Supervisor:
Prof. Dr. Vandana Patravale  

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Akanksha Khandwe
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S. Nagar

Abstract Title: Investigating the Potential of Nanostructured Lipid Carriers in Oral Bioavailability Enhancement of Venetoclax
Guide/Supervisor:
Prof. Dr. Sanyog Jain 

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Paulami Datta
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S. Nagar

Abstract Title:Evaluation of Erlotinib ionogel as a non-invasive yet localized breast cancer therapy
Guide/Supervisor:
Prof. Dr. Sanyog Jain 

Winners of DRPI-EU 2024 Finals

Monday, September 2, 2024

PhD | Post Doc | Industry

Lucy May Newman
Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, UK

Topic: A conceptual diagram to sustain drug supersaturation during cocrystal dissolution.  

Giorgia Frigerio
University of Bath, UK

Topic: Insight into SubQ in-vitro release testing for PLGA microspheres.  

Stefanie Broocks
University of Greifswald, Germany

Topic: One like the other? - Development of a novel in vitro release method to assess drug release of extended-release mini-tablets for pediatric use.

Winners of DRPI-US 2024 Finals

Thursday, September 5, 2024

PhD | Post Doc | Industry

Coleman Jhonson
The University of Texas, Austin

Topic: Investigation of biopredictive dissolution testing and in-vitro-in-vivo correlations (IVIVCs) for dexamethasone intravitreal implants in rabbits.  

Amanpreet Kaur
Department of Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Purdue University, Indiana

Topic: Impact of drug-polymer complexation on dissolution and recrystallization of amorphous solid dispersions containing a weakly basic drug and HPMCAS.  

Talia Zheng
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Topic: Tunable dissolution of highly concentrated solid antibody dispersions from alginate-based hydrogels.

WINNERS of DRPI-World 2023

PhD | Post Doc | Industry

Saturday, September 23, 2023
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Niloufar Salehi
Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis

Topic: Comparative evaluation of dissolution performance in USP 2 setup and alternative stirrers and vessel designs: A systematic computational investigation


Guide/Supervisor:
Prof Gregory Amidon

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Pooja Todke
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Topic: Amphotericin B Nanoformulation Insta-AmB - Tracking Safer Monomeric AmB release



Guide/Supervisor:
Prof Padma Devarajan

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Sushesh Srivatsa Palakurthi
Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX

Topic: Development and Validation of Microdialysis-Based Discriminatory and Biorelevant In vitro Release Testing Instrument for Complex Ophthalmic Products

Guide/Supervisor:
Prof Srinath Palakurthi

M Pharm | Pharm D | Masters

Asseel Alregib
Asseel Alregib
Taylor’s University, Selangor, Malaysia,

Abstract Title: Drug release from a biodegradable Chemo-Radioembolization agent loaded with SM-153 Radionuclide and Doxorubicin

Guide/Supervisor:
Prof Chai Hong Yeong  

Dharshini
Dharshini M
NIPER, SAS Nagar, India

Abstract Title: Supersaturable Bio-Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System for Improving Oral Bioavailability of Dasatinib

Guide/Supervisor:
Prof Sanyog Jain 

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Bharathi K
NIPER, Ahmedabad, India

Abstract Title: Formulation development and in-vitro characterization of hot-melt extruded cyclosporine ocular inserts for dry eye disease

Guide/Supervisor:
Dr Derajram Benival 

Dates of International Events

IndiaRest of AsiaUS & CanadaEuropeAU & NZ
Abstract Submissions
Start date: May 01, 2025
Last date: May 25, 2025

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Preliminary Round: Acceptance notification
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In Person Poster presentation
at DISSO Asia 2025 - Jakarta Indonesia 
July 29 & 30, 2025
Video submission
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Announcement of Semi-finalists
July 20, 2025
Semi-finals
August 16 & 17, 2025
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Announcement of Finalists
August 19, 2025
DRPI-IN Finals
August 24, 2025
Watch it Live!
DRPI-ROA Finals
To be announced
DRPI-US Finals
To be announced
DRPI-EU Finals
To be announced
DRPI-AU&NZ Finals
To be announced

DRPI-World Finals: Sat & Sun, Sep 20 & 21, 2025

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