Let's Talk - from Dissolution Sample Preparation to LC Finish

Get Tips on Current Dissolution Challenges Meet with industry experts: Join the Dissolution Discussion Group webinars.

The process of preparing and analyzing dissolution samples is intricately linked, forming a vital part of the overall workflow. To address this connection, we are bringing together our team of dissolution and HPLC product specialists for the upcoming Dissolution Discussion Group meeting. During the session, our experts will explore the dissolution workflow in depth, highlighting strategies to optimize sample preparation and ensure a seamless transition to LC analysis. By focusing on practical insights and best practices, the meeting aims to help participants achieve consistently reliable results, from initial preparation through to the final analytical finish.

Dissolution testing involves a series of unit operations, each of which can be automated. But which step is the right one to automate your lab?

Join us for this webinar as we explore the latest regulations on automation and provide expert guidance on implementing new automation steps tailored to your laboratory's needs. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this session is designed to help you navigate the path to increased automation, ensuring your lab operates at its best.

Presenter: Karen Krauel-Göllner, PhD (Product Manager Dissolution, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)

Karen Krauel-Göllner is a registered pharmacist and holds a PhD in Pharmacy from the University of Otago, New Zealand. Karen has worked in various roles in the field of pharmaceutical development. For the last 10 years she has been working at Agilent Technologies and currently holds a position as product manager for dissolution systems.

Presenter: Ken Boda (Dissolution Product Specialist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)

Ken joined Varian (now Agilent) in 2005 as an applications engineer and is now a dissolution product specialist. Prior to working at Agilent, he worked in pharma specializing in dissolution testing and method development. As a dissolution product specialist, Ken works with customers in determining the best systems for their needs and optimizing their workflows. He has also helped educate customers on dissolution science through webinars, the Dissolution Discussion Group, LinkedIn, and other channels.

Presenter: Bryan Crist (President, DissoAssist Consulting, Wilmington, NC, USA)

Bryan has been the president of DissoAssist Consulting based in Wilmington, NC, USA since 2021. He provides consulting, coaching, and training services for dissolution and drug release in the pharmaceutical industry. Bryan is also an active member on various USP Expert Committees. Previously, Bryan was a scientific affairs manager with Agilent Technologies located in Cary, North Carolina, USA. From 1997 to 2021, he focused on providing method and technical application support for dissolution and drug release testing in the pharmaceutical industry as well as working with VanKel, Varian, and eventually Agilent. Prior to 1997, Bryan supervised and managed pharmaceutical laboratories and performed analytical testing with Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, AAI, and Abbott Laboratories until he joined the dissolution equipment manufacturer VanKel.

Presenter: Vivian Gray (Founder VA Gray Consulting; Managing Director of Dissolution Technologies)

Vivian has spent the last 40+ years involved in all aspects of dissolution testing and evaluating new dissolution technology. At the United States Pharmacopeia, she enjoyed a long career serving first as a bench chemist, supervisor, and lastly as a liaison to various expert USP committees. In 1997, Vivian joined the DuPont-Merck Pharmaceuticals Company Analytical Research and Development Section as the head of the Dissolution Group. In 2002, she formed her own consulting business, V. A. Gray Consulting, Inc., in dissolution testing and related areas. In June 2003, she became managing director of Dissolution Technologies, a peer-reviewed journal dealing specifically with dissolution testing issues.

Presenter: Vikas Chander (Product Specialists, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)

Vikas Chander is one of our new Product Specialists! Vikas officially joined Agilent on May 5th 2025, bringing with him a strong background in HPLC and technical support. Vikas studied Pharmaceutical Analysis at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK, and began his career with Phenomenex-India as a Senior Technical Consultant, where he focused on LC column applications development, troubleshooting, and technical support. Most recently, Vikas worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Field Applications Scientist, providing both pre-sales and post-sales support across Canada and parts of the U.S. His primary areas of expertise included Cannabis method development, small molecule pharmaceutical applications and general HPLC support.
Outside of work, Vikas, who is based in Cambridge, Canada, likes to travel and enjoy time with family, watching and playing cricket, and listening to Bollywood music.