ISPE Partners With Academia To Develop Hands-on Biopharmaceutical Training

Main Category: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry
Article Date: 24 Mar 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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ISPE, a global not-for-profit association of 25,000 pharmaceutical science and manufacturing professionals, is partnering with a major American university for the first time to provide comprehensive, hands-on biotechnology training 12-14 May at North Carolina State University's Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

"ISPE is proud to be a part of this innovative partnership with North Carolina State University to bring a unique training experience to pharmaceutical professionals," said Bruce Davis, Chairman of ISPE's International Board of Directors.

The training program will offer four three-day courses that include lectures, problem-solving workshops, and hands-on activities at BTEC's state-of-the-art cGMP pilot plant facility. Participants will learn how to implement new concepts, improve process efficiency, address manufacturing challenges, and much more.

The BTEC facility simulates a biomanufacturing pilot plant capable of producing biopharmaceutical products and packaging them in a sterile environment using commercial-scale equipment. It is currently the only facility in the U.S. that can do this from inoculation to filling, and the partnership between ISPE and North Carolina State University is one of the few opportunities for professionals to receive this hands-on, industry-specific training.

Developed for professionals in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology industries to help increase knowledge in their respective fields, the training will focus on current issues, including:

- Process Validation for Biotechnology Manufacturing
- Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities
- Getting the Most from Your Bioreactor
- Disposables in Biomanufacturing: An Objective Assessment

Recognized industry experts will present relevant curriculum to give professionals the tools they need to be successful in their careers while earning Continuing Education credits. In addition, several of the courses contain information related to competencies for the Certified Pharmaceutical Industry ProfessionalSM (CPIPSM).

For more information on specific courses and instructors, please visit http://www.ISPE.org/BTECtraining.

About ISPE

ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the Society of choice for 25,000 pharmaceutical science and manufacturing professionals in 90 countries. ISPE aims to be the catalyst for "Engineering Pharmaceutical Innovation" by providing Members with opportunities to develop technical knowledge, exchange practical experience, and collaborate with global regulatory agencies and industry leaders. Founded in 1980, ISPE has worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA; its European office in Brussels, Belgium; and its Asia Pacific office in Singapore.

http://www.ISPE.org