Pharmaceutical Innovation CIC

To build on the R&D excellence within the Institute of Pharmaceutical Innovation, Yorkshire Forward has established the Pharmaceutical Innovation Centre of Industrial Collaboration (CIC). Based in a modern purpose-built facility at the University of Bradford, the Centre combines advanced technology, skilled research and innovative thinking - offering the pharmaceutical industry innovative solutions to drug delivery.

Core Services include:

  • Pharmaceutical analysis
  • Equipment
  • Microscopy (E-SEM, Confocal, FTIR, Raman)
  • Spectroscopy (Raman, FTIR, UV-visible, UV-fluorescence)
  • Molecular Mass Spectrometry (EI/CI /FAB-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS2)
  • Elemental Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS, SIRa-MS)
  • NMR (600MHz and 270 MHz) – Multinuclear, CP-MAS solid state
  • X-Ray diffraction (SCD, Transmission PXRD, VT-PXRD)
  • Particle size/shape analysis
  • Chromatography (GLC, HPLC, CE)
  • Thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, TMA)
  • Analytical services
  • Resolution, identification and quantification of unknown impurities
  • Quantification of active ingredients
  • Particle sizing and morphology
  • Crystal structure determination
  • Hygroscopicity testing
  • Water content testing
  • Surface analysis (IGC/gravimetric vapour sorption)
  • Finished product testing
  • Anderson cascade impactor testing for inhalation devices

Pharmaceutical formulation services

  • Small scale/prototype formulation
  • Solid dosage form development
  • Tablets
  • Capsules
  • Powders
  • Immediate release, fast dispersing, effervescent, semi-solids, liquid filled capsules
  • Liquid formulations
  • Poorly solubles
  • Compaction simulator Compaction property evaluation
  • Solubility screening
  • Dissolution testing for final dosage forms
  • Bio-assay method development
  • Development risk assessments
  • Specialist Delivery Systems

Download the Pharamaceutical Innovation CIC brochure or for more information on how the Pharmaceutical Innovation CIC
can help you, contact:

Yorkshire Forward Pharmaceutical Innovation CIC
University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP
Contact Piers Lincoln:
t: +44 (0)1274 236 160
f: +44 (0)1274 236 166
e: p.lincoln@bradford.ac.uk  
w: www.ipi.ac.uk