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PDA 8th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology
October 21-23, 2013 | Bethesda North Marriott Hotel | Bethesda, Maryland
Exhibition: October 21-22 | Courses: October 24-25
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Program Highlights
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Join us at the PDA 8th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology to stay ahead of the curve by practicing proactive microbiology. This annual conference is dedicated to advancing science and regulation for global pharmaceutical microbiology by introducing the best practices of today and innovations of tomorrow. Important Deadlines– Register before August 9, 2013 and save up to $400 | Hotel Cutoff: September 22, 2013 |
The PDA 8th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology will bring together all levels of industry professionals to network and benefit from a program that reveals the essential 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.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this conference attendees will be able to:
- Describe the current and future role of microbiology in managing microbial risk, microbial contamination control and risk managementin aseptic and sterile manufacturing
- Discuss current and anticipated requirements in maintaining microbiological (bioburden and pyroburden) control of product components prior to sterilization and in maintaining sterility of products
- Implement appropriate strategies for maintaining a sterile manufacturing environment (the importance of microbial identification, testing for and understanding the impact ofobjectionable organisms and resolving microbial challenges associated with sterile operations)
- Summarize advances in new technologies and rapid microbiological methods, microbial identification technologies, and endotoxin testing for quality control and process control during manufacturing
- 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:
Jason E. Brown
Senior Manager, Programs and Meetings
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 131
Email: brown@pda.org
Registration inquiries:
Patresa Day
Manager, Registration and Customer Accounts
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 115
Email: day@pda.org
Exhibition inquiries:
David Hall
Vice President, Sales
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 160
Email: hall@pda.org
| Before August 9, 2013 | August 9-September 10, 2013 | After September 10, 2013 | |
| Member | $1,695 | $1,895 | $2,095 |
| Nonmember | $1,944 | $2,144 | $2,344 |
| Government/Health Authority Member | $ 700 | $ 700 | $ 700 |
| Government/Health Authority Nonmember* | $ 800 | $ 800 | $ 800 |
| Academic Member | $ 700 | $ 700 | $ 700 |
| Academic Nonmember* | $ 800 | $ 800 | $ 800 |
| Student Member | $ 280 | $ 280 | $ 280 |
| Student Nonmember* | $ 310 | $ 310 | $ 310 |
All prices in US dollars.
* For this member type, online registration is not available must be faxed in.
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.
Please read PDA's confirmation, substitution, refund and photo release policies for this workshop and course.
Group Registration Discount
Register 4 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the conference and receive the 5th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.
Special Dietary Requirements
Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirement we may assist you with. Please contact Patresa Day at day@pda.org for help.
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: +1 (301) 822-9200
Website: www.marriott.com
Rate: Single: $239.00, plus applicable state and local taxes.
Cut Off Date: Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Rooms must be secured by this date in order to receive the PDA rate).
Hotel Accommodations
PDA is excited to host the PDA 8th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center. A block of rooms have been reserved at the group rate of $239 single or double occupancy, plus applicable state and local taxes. Reservations must be secured by Sunday, September 22, 2013, 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 8th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology 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
$15 Self Parking