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PDA 120 Foreign Particulate Examination, Isolation and Analysis

Sep 28 - Sep 29, 2023
Bethesda, MD

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Overview

Please note that this training course will take place in person and has hands-on lab activities.

This training course will cover the analytical approach and methods used in foreign particulate examination, isolation and analysis. The training course contains both lecture and lab time, with an emphasis on the practical laboratory exercises. Participants will understand what foreign particulate is and why it is important to identify its composition and potential sources. Three analytical techniques will be covered - polarized light microscopy, infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The advantages and disadvantages of each technique for particulate analysis will be demonstrated to understand why using multiple complementary techniques is often the best approach.

Attendees will get hands-on training in sample preparation, sample analysis and sample interpretation using particle samples provided by the trainers. Participants are also able to bring their own particle samples to examine as well. At the completion of the training course, participants will have developed particle isolation and handling skills and be able to explain the analytical methods used in identifying particulate matter.

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  • Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day unless noted on the agenda. Breakfast will not be provided, but lunch will be provided.

Trainers

Richard S. Brown
Richard S. Brown
MVA Scientific Consultants, Inc.
Bio
Richard S. Brown
MVA Scientific Consultants, Inc.

Mr. Brown is a forensic microscopist with over 30 years’ experience in the characterization of small particles using light and electron microscopy. Mr. Brown's expertise focuses on method development and foreign particulate isolation and analysis in the aerospace, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Mr. Brown joined MVA in 1991 and holds an M.S. in Forensic Chemistry from Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and is a diplomat of the American Board of Criminalistics.
Jose Del Rio
Jose Del Rio
MVA Scientific Consultants, Inc.
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Jose Del Rio
MVA Scientific Consultants, Inc.

Jose Del Rio has nine years of experience in microanalysis, specializing in submicron particle isolation and sample preparation in a clean environment. He is skilled in the use of scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS) and optical microscopy, including reflected/transmitted light, brightfield/darkfield, and polarized light microscopy, in the identification of particulate. Jose is also trained in the characterization of organic materials utilizing infrared spectroscopy.

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  • Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    1. Handle and manipulate small particles
    2. Prepare samples for PLM, FTIR and SEM
    3. Operate different analytical tools for particle analysis
    4. Evaluate different analytical methods for particle analysis
    5. List the tools and equipment needed to set up a particle analysis lab
  • Who Should Attend

    This training course is intended for professionals who are involved in particulate related issues in sterile drug manufacturing.

    Departments
    Quality Control (Analytical), Manufacturing, Quality Assurance Operations, Validation

    Roles
    Analyst, Specialist, Supervisor, Manager

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PDA Training and Research Institute

4350 East West Highway, Suite 110
Bethesda, MD

How to Get Here

By Air

The following airports are near the training course location: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

By Car

There is a parking garage located at the training course location. The fee is $12/day. Please take your car with you once the training course has ended. After 18:00 hours, you will not be able to access the building or parking garage from the outside.

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Metro: Ride the Red Line of the Metro and depart at Bethesda station. It is a 5-minute walk from Bethesda station to the training course location. Amtrak: Ride Amtrak and depart at Union Station. From Union Station, ride the Red Line of the Metro and depart at Bethesda station. It is a 5-minute walk from Bethesda station to the training course location.

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Registration Fees

Early Registration
Registration Type Price By August 14, 2023
Member $2,249
Non-member $2,699
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic $1,749
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Registration Type Price After August 14, 2023
Member $2,499
Non-member $2,999
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic $1,749

* For this member type or discount, online registration is not available, please contact registra[email protected].

Group Registration Discount: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.

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