About Us


Drug Development and Innovation Centre: at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation

The centre's research focus is to design and improve dosage forms as well as pharmacopeial standards.

Our Mission

Translate industrial pharmacy research and innovation into tangible benefits for the pharmaceutical industry and researchers.

The centre is unique in its scope and is unparalleled in its capabilities, offering custom-tailored training in pharmaceutical sciences and quality control.

The centre helps connect researchers and companies using their network of internationally recognized specialists.

The centre has proved to be an important ally for start-up pharmaceutical companies in their bid to commercialize innovative products with its focus in the following areas:

  • performance testing
  • regulatory affairs
  • pharmaceutical product development

Contact Information

Dr. Raimar Löbenberg
Phone: 780-492-1255
Email: raimar@ualberta.ca
Dr. Vijaya Somayaji
Phone: 780-492-5215
Email: somayaji@ualberta.ca