2010 PMF Conference on Biofilm
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Advanced Topics in Biofilm
April 12-13, 2010
Philadelphia, PA
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Conference Description
An underlying critical need in pharmaceutical,
biopharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturing is the capability
to recognize and control biofilm contamination in product
manufacturing and process water systems. While biofilms are
ubiquitous in the natural environment, biofilms in
pharmaceutical water systems or product systems can be dangerous
(potentially pathogenic) and costly. You can help prevent these
problems by learning to recognize the signs of a biofilm
contamination problem, and learning what steps can be taken to
find the problem and control it.
This conference will look at the different aspects of process
and contamination control with an eye to discussing practical measures of
monitoring, control and the setting of appropriate monitoring levels.
It is unique in that the attendees will be presented with the
topics central to contamination control as an integrated topic
and that they will have significant time to spend with the
workshop leaders - all industry experienced and experts.
The speakers at this conference have strong
backgrounds in biofilms, both academic and industrial. This
conference is recommended for microbiologists, process
engineers, quality engineers and operations management.
Major topics will include:
- Biofilm characteristics and problems
- Biofilm measurement and detection
- Biofilm control and cleaning
The PMF is providing an opportunity to meet in small groups with representatives
from regulatory agencies to discuss issues
relating to laboratory operations, GMP and the microbiological
quality of finished products.
Come and pose your questions to industry
thought leaders in a small and personal setting. This is an unparalleled opportunity to benchmark your
practices not only against current regulatory expectations, but
also against other companies in the industry.
A
Conference Brochure
is available.
Facilitators and Speakers
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Lucia Clontz, Diosynth Biotechnology
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Mark Fornalik, Industrial Biofouling Science, LLC
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Anne Meyer, Ph.D., University of Buffalo School of
Dental Medicine
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Mark Pasmore, Baxter Healthcare
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J. Stephen Richards, Johnson & Johnson
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TC Soli, Ph.D., Soli Pharma Solutions
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Paul J Sturman, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana
State University
Biographies for the
speakers are available.
Who Should Attend
The meeting will be of particular interest to pharmaceutical
microbiologists and microbiology laboratory managers, contract
laboratory microbiologists and managers, pharmaceutical
manufacturers, and individuals concerned with the regulatory
aspects of microbial control.
CEU & Learning Objectives
The participants in this conference will
be able to receive 1.2 CEU IACET-certified credit (11.5 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 learner will:
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understand the relationships among the different
manufacturing processes that go into the control of
contamination.
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be able to analyze a
production process for steps likely to affect microbial
bioburden
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be able to determine
appropriate finished product specifications based on product
type and use, as well as determining affect of test method
capabilities for measuring the product specifications.
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be able to design and
analyze cleaning and sanitization studies for the
manufacturing facility.
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understand the regulatory
and scientific requirements for an aseptic facility and how
to qualify and run it with minimal down time.
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understand the importance of
contamination control in non-sterile
manufacturing facilities, and how to
design a program to monitor and control
this parameter.
Venue
Doubletree Hotel
Philadelphia
237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
Reservation information will be sent to all registrants once
minimum enrollment has been met and reservations can be made.
Register Now
CLICK HERE to register online, or call us at 888-844-8561 (toll-free in US)
10% early registration discount for
registrations received by March 1, 2010
 Conference Organizers
• The Pharmaceutical Microbiology Forum
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High Peaks Associates (meeting coordinators)
This conference is co-sponsored by the
Biofilm Networking Group
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