2008 PMF Fall Forum
Recent Advances in
Environmental Monitoring
October 13-14, 2008
Rochester, NY (Airport Code: ROC)
Presented by the PMF
This conference is your opportunity to interact with
regulators and thought leaders in frank and open discussion on
issues of immediate relevance to the manufacturing environment.
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Conference Description
PMF Conferences are known for bringing current speakers on
advanced, technical subjects to the industry. This
conference is no exception. Each speaker has time allotted
for an interactive discussion on the listed topic, so come
prepared with questions.
This PMF conference will get into some exciting, current
thinking and progress in environmental monitoring and facility
control. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum
for the sharing of questions, answers and information on current
topics affecting the industrial microbiologist for the
Microbiology Laboratory. One of major concerns in the
microbiology function is the identification of relevant guidance
for the unique product category.
Topic List
- ISO 14644 series revisions
- The Effective Environmental Monitoring Program
- Revisions to USP <1116> Microbiological Control and
Monitoring Environments Used for the Manufacture of
Healthcare Products
- The Paperless EM Program
- Control Strategies for Fungal Contamination in
Cleanrooms
- Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria Capable of
Tolerating the Extreme Conditions of Clean Room Environments
- Materials of Construction Based on Recovery Data for
Cleaning Validation
Speakers
- Carol Bartnett, Steris Corp.
- Michael Cable, Argo Therapeutics
- Anne Marie Dixon,
Cleanroom Management Associates
- Richard Forsyth, Merck & Co., Inc
- Aaron Hubbell, Eli Lilly
- Scott Sutton, Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants
- Kasthruri Venkateswaran, JPL
Who Should Attend
- Microbiology Laboratory supervisors and Microbiologists
responsible for testing and release of Pharmaceutical,
Parenteral and Medical Device products.
- Regulatory and
Compliance Personnel responsible for auditing of manufacturing
facilities and QA and Contract Microbiology Laboratories.
Registration:
Conference registration is
available online.
Early bird registration discount available until
September 12, 2008.
Exhibitors may
register for this conference online.
Venue:
Woodcliff Resort Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
199 Woodcliff Drive
Fairport, NY 14450
Reservations may be made by calling
800-365-3065.
Please mention “Fall Forum” room block to receive the group
rate of $139/night. This rate will be in effect until
Monday, September 29, 2008.
CEU & Learning Objectives
The participants in this conference will
receive 1.2 CEU IACET-certified credit (12.3 contact hours)
upon successful completion of the conference. 
The participants are expected to actively
participate in discussion and questions for the conference - the
unique strength of this conference is the opportunity to discuss
the science behind the regulations.
The participants will:
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Be able to explain the critical aspects of
environmental monitoring in the controlled environment.
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Critically review potential contributions of
technology to design, validation and maintenance of an
environmental monitoring program.
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Understand craft regulations from ISO, EMEA
and USA that is relevant to design of a compliant
environmental monitoring program.
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Be able to evaluate the significance of
contamination in the controlled environment.
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Understand the requirement and methodology
for validation of cleaning efficacy in the program.
Facilitator:
Scott Sutton,
Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants
Conference Organizers
• The Pharmaceutical Microbiology Forum
•
High Peaks Associates (meeting coordinators)
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