Fungi: A Handbook for Life Science Manufacturers and Researchers

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1. Introduction by Jeanne Moldenhauer
2. The Biology of Fungi by Jeanne Moldenhauer
3. The Infamous Fungus: Enigmatic, Distinct and Misjudged by Ziva Abraham
4. An Anatomy of Fungal Spores: Formation, Dispersal and Transfer Risk by Tim Sandle
5. Health Concerns with Fungi by Jeanne Moldenhauer
6. Historical Issues with Fungi by Jeanne Moldenhauer
7. Fungal Outbreaks Associated with Pharmaceutical Drug Products and Medical Devices by Tony Cundell
8. Strategies for a Rapid and Accurate Fungal Identification by Mary Griffin
9. Investigating Sources of Fungi in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Facilities and Taking Appropriate Action by Tim Sandle
10. A Holistic Approach to Controlling Fungal Spore Excursions in Cleanrooms by James Polarine, Jr., Richard Chai, Nicole Hill, and Rebecca Hostettler
11. Fungal Remediation by Brian G. Hubka
12. Prevention of Contamination by Brian G. Hubka and Jeanne Moldenhauer
13. Uses of Fungi in Biotechnology by Jeanne Moldenhauer
14. Medicine Production by Jeanne Moldenhauer
15. Production of Secondary Metabolites by Jeanne Moldenhauer
16. Mycotoxins by Jeanne Moldenhauer
17. Enzyme Production by Fungi by Jeanne Moldenhauer
18. Production of Vitamins and Coenzymes by Jeanne Moldenhauer
19. Amino Acid Production by Fungi by Jeanne Moldenhauer
20. Organic Acid Production by Jeanne Moldenhauer
21. Production of Lipases by Jeanne Moldenhauer
22. Nucleic Acid and Nucleotide Production by Jeanne Moldenhauer
23. Ergot Alkaloid Production by Jeanne Moldenhauer
24. Food and Beverage Applications by Jeanne Moldenhauer
25. Fungi and Agriculture Applications by Jeanne Moldenhauer
26. Marine Fungi by Jeanne Moldenhauer
27. Fungal Issues in the Cannabis Industry by Bruce Hinckle and Brian Hubka
28. Fungal Biodegradation and Remediation by Jeanne Moldenhauer

Appendix 1 Fungal Glossary

Appendix 2 Classification of Fungi

About the Editor

Jeanne Moldenhauer, Excellent Pharma Consulting, has nearly 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She chairs the PDA Environmental Monitoring/Microbiology Interest Group, serves on the PDA Scientific Advisory Board, founded the Rapid Microbiology User's Group ™, and is a member of ASQ and RAPS. She is the author of Recent Warning Letters Review for Preparation of a Non-Sterile Processing Inspection, Volume 2; Recent Warning Letters Review for Preparation of an Aseptic Processing Inspection and the Editor of Steam Sterilization: A Practitioner's Guide; Laboratory Validation: A Practitioner's Guide; Systems Based Inspections for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Thermal Validation in Moist Heat Sterilization among numerous other recent publications. She is the winner of the 2010 and 2005 PDA/DHI Distinguished Editor/Author Award.