uWIN - University Continuing Education intensive
Thermomicroscopy and Polymorphism in Theory and Practice
The seminar teaches practical skills and expertise for analyzing the solid-state properties of small organic molecules using a hot-stage microscope. It is designed for students, laboratory technicians, and experienced scientists working with the material properties of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or other fine chemicals. The training is particularly valuable for those engaged in preformulation studies, polymorph screening, crystal engineering, co-crystallization, and other materials science aspects of small organic compounds.
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Info
Degree
Confirmation of Participation from the University of Innsbruck
Duration
2 ½ days
Start
16.09.2026
Language of instruction
English
Cost
Industry: 1.190 €
Academia: 790 €
External students: 390 €
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Qualification profile
Graduates
- have acquired experimental skills in hot-stage microscopy and complementary analytical methods
- know how to implement hot-stage microscopy into experimental strategies in the solid-state characterization of drug substances and other materials
- will gain a deep understanding of crystallization processes (nucleation, crystal growth)
- know the nature of various solid-state phenomena, including polymorphism, solvates, hydrates, cocrystals, mesophases and phase transformations
- know the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of crystal forms

Target Group
- students
- lab technicians
- advanced scientists

Requirements
The training will particularly benefit those who deal with preformulation studies, polymorph screening, crystal engineering, co-crystallization and other materials science aspects of small organic molecules.

Contact
ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Ulrich Griesser
Institute of Pharmacy,
Pharmaceutical Technology
Innrain 52c
6020 Innsbruck
+43 512 507-58650 Ulrich.Griesser@uibk.ac.at
Ass.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Doris Braun
Institute of Pharmacy,
Pharmaceutical Technology
Innrain 52c
6020 Innsbruck
ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Ulrich Griesser
Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology
ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Ulrich Griesser
Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology
Ass.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Doris Braun
Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology
Dates
Day 1:
September 16th, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Day 2:
September 17th, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Day 3:
September 18th, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location
Institute of Pharmacy
Innrain 52c
6020 Innsbruck
Registration
General Information for Course Registration.
The participants have to take care of their insurances
(health, accident and liability insurance) themselves.
