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FDA’s Compounding Quality Center of Excellence and PDA are offering an in-person training course, Environmental Monitoring for Outsourcing Facilities, November 19-21, 2024, at a state-of-the-art facility, Open BioPharma Training Institute in Carlsbad, CA. During this training, you will: • work hands-on with environmental monitoring equipment and media • discuss concepts related to the design and implementation of environmental and personnel monitoring programs • gain information to help you determine appropriate sampling sites and methods based on topics such as area classification, process steps performed, and surface types Register Now: https://bit.ly/4gZ633F Check out PDA’s Compounding Interest Group This interest group brings together industry leaders involved in Drug Compounding facilities. The group will focus on fostering collaboration and dialogue surrounding discussions on emerging regulations, best practices, and navigating the landscape of compliance. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3U4rMgC

As the PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference 2024 concludes, Conference Co-Chair Kurt Jaecques, MA, thanks everyone for contributing to the success of this year’s event. We hope you had a great time, and hope to see you again next year!

Alexandra B. from SherpaPharma explains the importance of understanding human cognition and human performance theory with her poster titled 'The Human Element' at this year's PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference. Thank you to all of our poster presenters!

🔥 YOUR ACTION IS REQUIRED - CALL FOR ABSTRACT IS NOW OPEN 🔥 We invite you to submit a paper or poster abstract for the PDA Good Digital Manufacturing Conference 2025 on 20-21 May, in Basel, Switzerland. As part of PDA Good Manufacturing Week 2025, this event will feature cutting-edge developments in digital manufacturing. Non-commercial, innovative abstracts are welcome! The Scientific Program Planning Committee will review submissions for podium and poster presentations. Topic of interest, but are not limited to: - Digital Transformation - Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pharma - Data Life Cycle Management - Manufacturing and Quality Control - Sustainable Digitalization Don’t miss out—submit your proposal today! 💡 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eg_n5uwt ✍ Submission Page: https://lnkd.in/eDFicw4v #pda #pdadigitalmanufacturing

Hear Julia Geith, a second-year student volunteer, share the advantages of participating as a student volunteer at this year's PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference. As a volunteer, you can immerse yourself in stimulating content and networking activities, help PDA ensure the conference or event is a high-quality experience for all presenters, exhibitors and attendees, and expand your professional network. Learn More: https://bit.ly/473mGXb

Zabrina provides an overview of her poster on Underdosed Radiation-Sterilized Products: Factors to Consider for Dispositioning at this year's PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference. Thank you to all of our poster presenters!

🔥 THE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS OUT NOW! 🔥 Abstracts are now being accepted for podium or poster presentations at the PDA Virus Conference 2025, which will take place on 24-25 June 2025 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Do you have challenges or interesting case studies around virus safety or detection? Submit your abstract by 📅 30 November 2024 and help shape the agenda while showcasing your latest work to a diverse audience of industry experts. For more information and a list of suggested topics, review the Call for Abstracts Subpage here: https://lnkd.in/ePti4mxk Help influence the agenda while showcasing your latest work to a broad audience of industry professionals. Submission LINK: https://lnkd.in/dq4P7bjY #pdavirus #pda

How do you respond to a critical warning from the authorities? Our speaker, Jacob Hughes (Bora Pharmaceuticals), faced this exact challenge and turned it into a success story! Join our free webinar in partnership with Innerspace - The Simulator Company to learn how an #FDA warning letter led to a complete overhaul of the training program, resulting in a 66% increase in batch capacity and a 55% reduction in onboarding time. Pharma experts Jacob Hughes (Bora Pharmaceuticals, formerly Emergent BioSolutions) and Chuck Gagnon (Innerspace) will share real-world results, providing a cost-focused analysis on how revamping training can drive measurable improvements in your facility. Register now to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3BnfBVL

Susan Cleary from Novatek International provides an overview of her poster on trending and pattern recognition related to Annex 1 at this year's PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference. Thank you to all of our poster presenters!

Conference Co-Chair, Erika Pfeiler, welcomes everyone to this year's PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference!