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PDA's 6th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology & TRI Courses
Challenges Facing Pharmaceutical Microbiology in the 21st Century
October 17-19, 2011 | Bethesda North Marriott Hotel | Bethesda, Maryland
Exhibition: October 17-18 | Courses: October 20-21
Program Highlights
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This Conference Starts on Monday! This year’s program highlights include:
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PDA's 6th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology & TRI Courses will bring together all levels of industry professionals to network and benefit from a program that demystifies the underlying science of microbiology and seeks to solve the problems that our industry faces on a daily basis. The comprehensive program agenda will include presentations from regulatory and industry representatives from around the world who will share recent case studies, current and future trends in the field of pharmaceutical microbiology.
During the conference, PDA will host an exhibition of leading bio/pharmaceutical companies who will showcase new technologies and trends for pharmaceutical microbiology strategies. PDA's Training and Research Institute will also host four courses in conjunction with this conference, October 20-21, 2011.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the current and future role of microbiology in managing microbial risk, microbial contamination control and risk management in aseptic and sterile manufacturing
- Discuss current and anticipated requirements in maintaining sterility of products and devices
- Implement appropriate strategies for maintaining a non-sterile manufacturing environment (the importance of microbial identification, testing for and understanding the impact of objectionable organisms and resolving microbial challenges associated with non-sterile operations)
- Summarize advances in new and rapid microbiological methods, microbial identification technologies, endotoxin testing and the use of statistics during data review and validation activities
- Identify local regulatory and pharmacopeial expectations
Who Should Attend
Departments: Microbiology, Compliance, Engineering, Manufacturing, QA/QC, Development, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Validation
Level of Expertise: Executives, Management, Scientists/Technicians
Job Function: Scientist/Technician, Research, Analyst, Bench personnel
Contact
Conference inquiries:
Leon D. Lewis, Manager, Programs and Web Seminars
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 149
E-mail: lewis@pda.org
Registration inquiries:
Patresa Day, Manager, Registration and Customer Accounts
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 115
E-mail: day@pda.org
Exhibition/Sponsorship inquiries:
David Hall, Vice President, Sales
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 160
E-mail: hall@pda.org
PDA TRI course inquiries:
Stephanie Ko, Senior Manager, Lecture Education
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 151
E-mail: ko@pda.org
| Before August 5, 2011 | August 5-September 6, 2011 | After September 6, 2011 | |
| Member | $1,695 | $1,895 | $2,095 |
| Nonmember | $1,944 | $2,144 | $2,344 |
| Government/Health Authority Member | $ 775 | $ 775 | $ 775 |
| Government/Health Authority Nonmember* | $ 875 | $ 875 | $ 875 |
| Academic Member | $ 775 | $ 775 | $ 775 |
| Academic Nonmember* | $ 875 | $ 875 | $ 875 |
| Student Member | $ 280 | $ 280 | $ 280 |
| Student Nonmember* | $ 310 | $ 310 | $ 310 |
All prices in US dollars.
* For these nonmember types, online registration is not available and you must mail or fax the registration form to PDA. Please note: In order to receive the prevailing registration rate, your registration(s) must be received by PDA by 5:00 p.m. ET on or before the date noted.
Register 4 people from the same organization and same site as a group (at the same time) for the conference and receive the 5th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: +1 (301) 822-9200
Website: www.marriott.com
Rate: Single: $229.00, plus applicable state and local taxes.
Cut Off Date: Monday, September 19, 2011 (Rooms must be secured by this date in order to receive the PDA rate).
Hotel Accommodations
PDA is excited to host the PDA's 6th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology & TRI Courses at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center. A block of rooms have been reserved at the group rate of $229 single or double occupancy, plus applicable state and local taxes. Reservations must be secured by Monday, September 19, 2011, after this date, reservations can be made on a space and rate available basis only.
To make reservations at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center, please call the Hotel at +1 (301) 822-9200 and reference PDA's 6th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology & TRI Courses to receive the PDA group rate. Check in time is 4:00 p.m., and check out time is 12:00 noon.
Individual Cancellation
Please be aware that obtaining and canceling hotel reservations is the responsibility of the meeting registrant. Individuals will be responsible for payment of their own cancellation fees. The cancellation policy is 6 p.m. on the date of arrival otherwise specified on your reservation information.
Amenities
The Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center is adjacent to the White Flint METRO Station on the RED line offering easy access to Rockville, Bethesda, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. All 220 guest rooms and suites provide high-speed Internet, upgraded Marriott Revive bedding, coffee makers, hair dryers, iron and an ironing board.
Travel
Area Airports
Reagan National Airport (DCA) is approximately 20 miles from the hotel and all major carriers service this airport. Two other airports in the vicinity are both serviced by all major carriers: Dulles International, 24 miles away, and Baltimore-Washington International, 34 miles away.
Ground Transportation
Taxi fares from DCA are approximately $55 one way, not including tip, and will take about 30 minutes. One way taxi fares from Dulles is approximately $55 and from BWI about $75.
Driving
Bethesda North Marriott is located on Marinelli Road off of Rockville Pike in Rockville.
Metro
The Bethesda North Marriott is located on the RED line at the White Flint Station.
Hotel Parking
$12 Self Parking