Webinar

The path to optimisation in pharmaceutical microbiology

4 December 2024

3:00pm

During this virtual panel, industry experts will delve into the latest advances and biggest challenges in pharmaceutical microbiology today.

Pharmaceutical microbiology experts will explore the latest advances in the field, discuss key obstacles within the sector and how these can be overcome, as well as the approaches needed to facilitate a thriving future for the industry.

Spanning multiple areas, pharmaceutical microbiology ultimately ensures that drugs received by patients are as safe and effective as possible. Due to the complexity of the sector, it is important that microbiologists have a clear understanding of key strategies that guide their work, enabling them to effectively manage problems when they arise.

In an industry faced with continual change, to deliver optimal results, it is crucial for professionals working in the microbiology laboratory, manufacturing and beyond, to be equipped with the latest skills and techniques.

Similarly, with regulation and quality being essential considerations in the field for wider companies and personnel alike, staying abreast of the latest developments in pharmaceutical microbiology supports the overall industry to navigate hurdles that are encountered.

In this session, speakers will offer their expertise, highlighting critical considerations around compliance, validation and more. They will discuss emerging industry developments, recommendations around best practice, alongside effective methods for managing sterility, contamination and more.

Find out about the latest trends and developments and main challenges impacting the pharmaceutical microbiology sector in 2024

Learn about the fundamental approaches in pharmaceutical microbiology that support compliance, quality control and product safety, and get the opportunity to ask questions on key topics.

Hear from industry experts on best practice in key areas such as manufacturing, regulation, drug development and more.

OUR SPEAKERS

Speaker - Liz Brockson Liz Brockson is an Aseptic Processing and Sterility Assurance Lead in Global Sterility Assurance and Microbiology at Takeda and is based out of Minneapolis, MN. Liz has a background in benchtop microbiology and immunology, as well as over 10 years of experience in FDA-regulated businesses as a quality assurance and quality control technical professional. In her current role, Liz is responsible for leading the design and implementation of Takeda’s global manufacturing sterility assurance program. Liz holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and a Master’s degree in Public Health, both from The Ohio State University.

 

Johanna O'Bannon headshot copyJohanna O’Bannon is the Associate Director of QC Microbiology at Century Therapeutics with 22 years of experience in pharmaceutical Microbiology specialising in aseptic sterile operations and cell and gene therapy. She is an expert in new laboratory start-up implementation, GMP cleanroom qualification, Environmental Monitoring (EM), Contamination Control, and Sterility Assurance. At Century, she spearheaded the efforts for cleanroom qualification of a cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility, designed an EM and GMP cleaning programme, and developed a paperless data management system (MODA) for trending. She has extensive knowledge in QC testing (bioburden, sterility, and endotoxin), method validation, risk assessments (FMEA), technical transfers, and aseptic process simulation. She holds a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

FAQs

FAQs 

Is the webinar free? 

Yes – there is no charge to watch the webinar, either live or on-demand. 

How long will the webinar be? 

This webinar will last up to an hour. 

What do I need to watch this webinar? 

All you need is a computer with an internet connection. We recommend using headphones if possible if you’re in an office environment.

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