PDA Midwest Chapter: 16th Annual Microbial Contamination and Control Conference

08 May - 09 May 2024
Northbrook, IL

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PDA Midwest Chapter is pleased to announce that the chapter will partner with the Hilton Chicago Northbrook Hotel in Northbrook, IL for one of our signature events, the 16th Annual Microbial Contamination and Control Conference.

Join us on Wednesday and Thursday, May 8th and 9th for an agenda packed full of thought-provoking presentations addressing the opportunities and microbial challenges within the industry. Presentations will include topics such as Objectionability Assessments, Microbial Data Deviations Investigations, Endotoxin Modern Technologies, Validation of Cleaning Process for Direct and Indirect Product Contact Surfaces, Endotoxin Deviations, PDA – Lab Contamination and Training and much more!

Refreshment breaks will feature tabletop exhibits, which will allow for peer-to-peer discussions and exhibitor showcase. In addition, raffle prizes will be given out after the afternoon break on Thursday.

Registration includes admission to networking/cocktail reception & full event access.

Admission fees range from $0. - 1,500. General Admission is $150.

Agenda

Discover What's Happening Each Day
Day 1 08 May Day 2 09 May
Wednesday, 8 May

12:30 - 13:00 | Check-In. ValSource, Platinum Sponsor

13:00 - 13:05 | Welcome, Midwest Chapter Board

13:05 - 13:50 | Micro Lab General Contamination and Training, Josh Eaton, PDA

13:50 - 14:35 | Case Study: Expediting Mold Investigations with BFPC Technology, Dawn Watson, Merck

14:35 - 15:20 | Material Transfer Best Practices for Contamination Control, Aaron Mertens, STERIS

15:20 - 15:50 | Break/Vendor Exhibit

15:55 - 16:40 | Endotoxin Investigations: A Practical Approach for Laboratory Investigators, Owen Jamison, Eli Lilly & Company

17:00 - 19:15 | Welcome Reception

17:00 - 19:15 | Bar & Food Open

17:30 - 17:35 | Sponsor Talk

Thursday, 9 May

8:00 - 9:00 | Check-In/Breakfast

9:00 - 9:10 | Welcome, Midwest Chapter Board

9:10 - 9:55 | Presentation #1: TBD.Madison Hoal, Ecolab

9:55 - 10:25 | Break/Vendor Exhibit. Contamination Prevention Technologies, Inc. Gold Sponsor

10:30 - 11:15 | Microbial Data Deviation Investigations, Paula Peacos, ValSource

11:15 - 12:00 | Horseshoe Crabs and Fireflies: A History of Innovating Science, Stacey Ramsey, Charles River Lab

12:00 - 13:10 | Lunch/Vendor Exhibit. Mettler Toledo, Gold Sponsor

13:15 - 14:00 | Endotoxins Using Recombinant Reagents and Rapid Mycoplasma Testing, Dominique Newberry, BMS

14:00 - 14:45 | Cleaning Validation for Commercial Manufacturing Lifecycle, Michele LaBeau, Baxter Healthcare

14:45 - 15:20 | Break/Vendor Exhibit

15:25 - 16:10 | Developing a Contamination Control Culture, Patricia Igneczi, Andelyn

16:10 - 16:55 | Aseptic Processing - A Standards Update, Gordon Ely, Lexamed

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Venue Details and Accommodations

PLEASE READ  PDA is not affiliated or contracted with any outside hotel contracting company. If someone other than PDA or the PDA chosen hotel contacts you suggesting that they represent any PDA event, they do not. It is PDA's recommendation that you book your hotel directly through the official PDA chosen hotel that is listed on our web site.

When booking the Hilton Chicago-Northbrook hotel, please reserve through PDA Midwest for $155/night.

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