Ed Trappler is founder and president of Lyophilization Technology, Inc. a contract research, technical services and clinical material manufacturing firm dedicated to freeze drying. He has over 30 years of experience in lyophilization that spans product development, equipment application engineering and manufacturing. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at The College of New Jersey. His experience in the pharmaceutical industry includes product development, toxicology supply preparation, clinical manufacturing and parenteral production. Ed has authored numerous book chapters and scientific papers and presentations in the North America, Europe, Japan and China. Ed also teaches courses on the science and technology. He is an active member of the PDA, currently teaches at the PDA-TRI, heads the Lyophilization Interest Group, and recently chaired the inaugural PDA Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Workshop. Ed is also a member of the AAPS, AIChE, and ISPE.