SMi’s 4th annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology conference will take place on the 21st – 22nd January 2015 in Marriott Regents Park Hotel, London UK

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, January 5, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2015 will gather attendees from all over the world, including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, United Kingdom and USA. It will also be sponsored by Hyglos GmbH, IDEXX Technologies, Steris and Veltek Associates.

Latest participants include: Merck Serono, Synergy Health Plc, Abbott Biologicals and Battelle Memorial Institute.

KEY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• MedImmune set the standard for mould contamination in pharmaceutical drug products: Hear a keynote presentation on mould contamination in pharmaceutical drug products hosted by Director of QC & Microbiology, Phil Duncanson.
When asked what attendees would take away from his talk he said:
"They will benefit from my experiences trying to diagnose the source of mould in a clean room facility. They will have a fresh perspective on what it takes to remediate a facility with mould recovery issues"

• Relating microbial risk assessment to HACCP: GSK Microbiology Team Leader, Stephen Rawling will answer key questions on microbial risk assessment such as: Where does microbiological risk assessment interact with HACCP? How microbiological quality may be impacted by the steps in the manufacturing process? How do we evaluate steps within a process? What control activities that may increase microbial contamination risk?

• Merck Serono discuss rapid, efficient and routine based microbial identification: A unique presentation from Molecular Biology Scientist, Sara Gamberini, will provide insight into the development of a validated, accurate DNA method to identify bacteria, mycoplasma, fungi and moulds at genus and species level.

“A presentation describing the steps followed to develop, validate, optimize and automate a genotypic method for rapid identification of bacteria, mycoplasma, fungi and moulds at genus and species level will be provided. There will be the possibility to exchange opinions about this topic and about the challenges related to microorganism identification" – Sara Gamberini

• Exclusive focus session on endotoxin sample storage and endotoxin detection: The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Health Care, under the European Pharmacopea, has recently set out new policies for the testing of bacterial endotoxins. In light of these changes, Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2015 will be showcasing two presentations with a focus on endotoxin sample storage and endotoxin detection. Hear the Head of MSAT Cell Culture and Microbiology from Genzyme, Lada Laenen, provide tips on how to perform a fine-tuned endotoxin matrix interference and sample storage study. The second endotoxin address will be presented by industry leaders, Hyglos. General Manager, Wolfgang Mutter, who will be discussing regulatory requirements, test procedures, endotoxins detectability, the theory of LER and recovering of masked endotoxin.

• Biofilms in water systems: Discover the latest approaches to preventing biofilm formation as Sanofi Senior Scientist, Robert Neri, analyses deign point of use, electrolytic ozone design and the removal of biofilm.

This is just a snapshot of what will be covered at the event and other speakers include AstraZeneca, Abbott Biologicals, Merial Sas, plus many more.

For further information or to register please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/goto/2015pharma-microbiology16.asp


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