Building Better Oral Suspensions for Pediatric & Real-World Use
Greg Thomas, Kiel Laboratories’ Vice President of R&D, discusses oral suspensions, excipients, and patient-centered formulation
Greg Thomas, Vice President of Research & Development at Kiel Laboratories, focuses on enhancing access to therapies for underserved populations and addressing challenges in pediatric medicine formulations. His background in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology shaped his career in drug development, leading projects like Vyscoxa, aimed at creating a much-needed liquid dosage form for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Thomas emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration and digital fluency to meet the complexities of modern drug formulations and patient needs.
1. Greg Thomas leads R&D at Kiel Laboratories. 2. Focuses on therapies for underserved populations. 3. Vyscoxa project aimed to provide a liquid dosage form for children. 4. Challenges include palatability and stability in formulations. 5. Importance of digital fluency and collaboration for future formulation scientists.