On the morning of June 5, 2025, HTI Scientific, in collaboration with PerkinElmer, successfully organized the pharmaceutical seminar titled: “Application of Modern Analytical Techniques in Pharmaceutical Testing” at the Institute of Drug Quality Control Ho Chi Minh City, located at 200 Co Bac Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Seminar Objectives
In the context of the pharmaceutical industry’s growing focus on quality, safety, and compliance with international standards such as USP, FDA, EP, the seminar was organized with the following goals:
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To update scientific knowledge on modern analytical techniques applied in pharmaceutical testing.
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To introduce advanced technologies from PerkinElmer — one of the world’s leading brands in analytical instruments and life sciences.
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To provide a platform for networking and experience-sharing among research institutions, manufacturers, and testing laboratories within and beyond Ho Chi Minh City.
Distinguished Participants
Hội thảo vinh dự đón tiếp sự hiện diện của:
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Việt Hùng Director of the Institue Drug Quality Control Ho Chi Minh City
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Deputy Directors of the Institute
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Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Drug – Cosmetic – Food Testing
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Representatives from pharmaceutical enterprises, laboratories, testing centers, and research institutions from various regions
Specialized Content
The seminar featured a series of in-depth presentations on technology updates and real-world applications of advanced analytical techniques in pharmaceutical testing, including:
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Identification and qualification of drug substances using FT-IR spectroscopy
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Application of UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy in raw material and finished product testing
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Trace metal analysis according to USP , standards using ICP-OES and ICP-MS
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Thermal analysis using TGA/DSC to evaluate the physical properties of pharmaceutical substances
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Detection of Nitrosamine impurities – potential carcinogens – using LC-MS/MS
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Residual solvent analysis with GC-Headspace technology
These topics were delivered by expert speakers from PerkinElmer Asia-Pacific, including:
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Dr. Tinakorn Sriseadka - Principal Product Specialist, Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
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Dr. Yee Khai - Principal Product Specialist, Material Characterization
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Mr. Kenneth Ong - Regional Product Line Manager
Beyond delivering deep scientific insights, the seminar served as a bridge for laboratories, testing agencies, and pharmaceutical companies to connect and share real-world implementation of technologies — fostering long-term collaboration and professional growth.
HTI Scientific would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all experts, guests, and partners for their enthusiastic participation and valued support. We are committed to continuing our mission of providing cutting-edge technological solutions to help improve the quality of pharmaceutical testing and research in Vietnam.
Here are some photos from the seminar:
