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School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia

PharmaTeach@PPSF


Upcoming Events

  • Date

    21-23 September 2026

  • Venue

    School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang

  • Contact

    Thaigar Parumasivam – thaigarp@usm.my

  • Fee

    RM 600 per participant (early bird until 1 June 2026) and RM 700 (1 June onwards)
    (Includes materials, lab use, refreshments, and certificate)

Traditional & Herbal Products Workshop II: From Nature to Beauty

📢 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

Are you interested in developing your own natural products backed by science?

We are pleased to invite students, researchers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to participate in this 3-day intensive hands-on workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills in natural products development.

🎯 What You Will Gain
•⁠ ⁠Fundamental knowledge of natural ingredients and their physicochemical properties
•⁠ ⁠Understanding of pharmacological effects
•⁠ ⁠Practical sessions on the extraction of natural material
•⁠ ⁠Hands-on experience in formulating creams, soaps, lip balms etc.
•⁠ ⁠Exposure to product evaluation and regulatory requirements

🧪 Workshop Highlights
•⁠ ⁠Includes sessions led by an HRDF-Certified Trainer
•⁠ ⁠Step-by-step theoretical guidance from natural material extraction to finished product
•⁠ ⁠Practical sessions on natural product extraction and formulations
•⁠ ⁠Industry-relevant insights on quality control and product registration
•⁠ ⁠Includes teaching and lab materials, refreshments, and a certificate

🔍 Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge and boost your regulatory readiness in traditional medicine formulation!


Past Events

Workshop: Formulation for Traditional Medicine & Health Supplement Products
29 September - 1 October 2025

We are excited to invite students, staff, and researchers involved in product development, R&D, regulatory affairs, and quality control to our upcoming 3-day hands-on workshop on formulation principles and practices for Traditional Medicine and Health Supplement Products.

Workshop Objectives:

  • Equip participants with foundational knowledge in traditional medicine and health supplement formulation.
  • Explore suitable dosage forms and excipients for herbal-based products.
  • Strengthen practical skills in powder flow analysis, granulation, and tableting.
  • Gain exposure to product testing methods essential for regulatory submissions.

Highlights of the 3-Day Programme:

  • Expert lectures
  • Hands-on sessions: Powder Analysis, Granulation & Tableting
  • Product Testing Modules: Microbial Limit, Stability, & Heavy Metal Testing
  • Lab visit to Pusat Racun Negara, Universiti Sains Malaysia