ISPE Conferences to focus on pharmaceutical aseptic processing.

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ISPE will present "Global Evolution of Aseptic Processing: Implementing Risk-Based Manufacturing Solutions" in Tampa, FL on February 29 through March 1, 2012 and in Frankfurt, Germany from March 26-27, 2012. While both 2-day events will focus on global evolution and challenges of aseptic processing in pharmaceutical industry, second presentation will feature strong focus on European concerns. Attendees will learn about barrier isolation, vaccine manufacturing, and technology innovations.



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ISPE to Present Conferences Focused on Pharmaceutical Aseptic Processing



--Events to explore global evolution of aseptic processing in tracks focused on
barrier isolation, vaccines, and technology innovations--

(TAMPA, FLORIDA, USA) - ISPE announced today that it will present two conferences focused on the global evolution of aseptic processing in the pharmaceutical industry. The two-day events will address the challenges companies face in producing sterile pharmaceutical products. The first conference will take place in Tampa, Florida USA on 29 February - 1 March 2012. A similar program, with a strong focus on European concerns, will be offered in Frankfurt, Germany on 26 - 27 March 2012.

Attendees will learn from leading manufacturing experts on barrier isolation, vaccine manufacturing, and technology innovations related to aseptic processing. Each track will draw heavily from the recently released, FDA-reviewed ISPE Baseline® Guide: Sterile Product Manufacturing Facilities (Second Edition), the industry's go-to Guide for aseptic processing. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Guide, a US$465 value.

"As the technical voice of manufacturing and engineering in the pharmaceutical industry, ISPE is committed to presenting programs that facilitate relevant dialogue and the sharing of best practices among industry leaders, manufacturing experts and leading regulators," said ISPE's new President and CEO Nancy Berg. "At a time when manufacturing operations are under tremendous pressures to improve effectiveness, deliver quality and reduce costs, ISPE is responding with new programs and conference formats that feature dynamic and focused session content. Our events are developed to deliver information, discussion and networking that lead to new ideas, problem-solving and process improvement concepts that, when applied, have positive bottom-line results."

Titled "Global Evolution of Aseptic Processing: Implementing Risk-Based Manufacturing Solutions," the conferences will feature three keynote presentations from recognized industry experts in aseptic processing:
  • William Weidersiem, President & CEO, PharmaBioSource, Inc., USA
    The Market for Parenteral Products and Facilities

  • Udo J. Vetter, Vetter Pharma Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
    Why Vaccines Are No Longer in Vials

  • Mark Von Stwolinski, Vice President Architectural Services, CRB Consulting Engineers, Inc., USA
    Special Presentation on the ISPE Sterile Guide by Co-Author

    The conferences will contain three distinct tracks:
  • A Barrier Isolation track led by Jack Lysfjord, Principal Consultant, Lysfjord Consulting LLC, USA.
  • An Aseptic Technologies for Vaccine Manufacturing track led by Jeffrey Biskup, President and CEO, CRB Consulting Engineers, Inc., USA.
  • A Technology Innovations in Aseptic Processing track led by Joerg Zimmermann, Director Process Development and Implementation, Vetter Pharma Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.

    For more information on these conferences, including detailed agendas and registration information, visit www.ISPE.org/2012-Aseptic-Conference (Tampa) or www.ISPE.org/2012AsepticEUConference (Frankfurt).

    Additionally, related training courses will be offered in conjunction with both events:
  • In Tampa, a new course titled "Sterile Product Manufacturing Facilities: Applying the new ISPE Baseline® Guide and FDA Guidance Principles to Design and Operation," will be offered immediately preceding the conference on 27 - 28 February 2012. Detailed information on this course can be found at www.ISPE.org/2012-Tampa-Training.

  • In Frankfurt, two training courses will be offered immediately following the conference, on 28 - 29 March 2012. "Facility Project Management in the Regulated Pharmaceutical Industry" and "Managing the Risk of Cross Contamination: Applying the Risk-MaPP Baseline® Guide." Detailed information on these courses can be found at www.ISPE.org/2012-Frankfurt-Training.

    About ISPE
    ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is a not-for-profit Society of 22,000 pharmaceutical professionals in 90 countries who use expert knowledge to create high-quality, cost-effective GMP solutions. ISPE is "Connecting a World of Pharmaceutical Knowledge" by providing Members with opportunities to develop their technical knowledge, exchange practical experience within their community, enhance their professional skills, and collaborate with global regulatory agencies and industry leaders. Founded in 1980, ISPE offers online learning opportunities for a global audience and has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA; its European office in Brussels, Belgium; an Asia Pacific office in Singapore; and its newest office in Shanghai, China. Visit www.ISPE.org for additional Society news and information.
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