Ana Kuschel
Principal Scientific Affairs
Ana Kuschel as Principal Scientific Affairs Europe is providing technical support relating to West’s packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. As well as bridging scientific information through industry outreach. This is complementing her previous role as Manager Material Development, where she worked on both existing and new rubber formulations.
Ana holds a PhD in macromolecular chemistry and is an active member of the ISO TC 76 and PDA Packaging Science groups.
DAY 2: February 28th, 2025
SESSION: Testing for E&L in packaging materials
◆ Reviewing USP packaging criteria.
◆ Relating chemical characterisation of components.
◆ E&L examination of glass, plastic and elastomer components.
DAY 2: March 8th, 2024
SESSION: Elastomer closures materials (TBC)
◆ Composition of elastomers used for pharmaceutical applications.
◆ Material composition and extractables.
◆ How to minimize extractables/leachables from elastomeric closures.
