About us

Chemical engineers in the pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries are constantly striving to keep pace with the demands of this highly specialised sector. With a membership embracing chemists, chemical engineers, pharmacists, mechanical and electrical engineers and others, IChemE’s Pharma Special Interest Group brings together a diverse range of specialists to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries.

Membership is open to all – you don’t need to be a member of IChemE to join the Pharma Special Interest Group.

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Objectives

• Provide a dynamic forum for the interchange of views and ideas
• Act as a focal point for those interested in the practical aspects of pharmaceutical technologies
• Liaise with other stakeholders in IChemE’s sphere of influence
• Advance technical policy, and progress the implementation of IChemE’s Technical Roadmap
  

Activities

• Conferences and technical seminars
• Regular e-news bulletin
• Website, with member-only areas providing extensive resources
• Annual bursaries to undergraduates with research potential and a strong interest in pharmaceuticals
• Development of links with related organisations
• Representation of professional interests via international forums