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Points to Consider When Applying QRM

By: Douglas Campbell, InterPro QRA

How AI and ML Is Getting Integrated into Life Sciences Companies

By: Michael de la Torre

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Conference

By: Louise Uí Fhatharta, Pharmalex

Knowledge-Driven Impurity Control for NMF Protein Products

By: Qifeng Zhang, PhD, Lonza, Lonza Biologics

On The Issue: Brent Watkins on Aseptic Processing

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Important Takeaways from the PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference

Justin Johnson, PDA

Breaking point: Assessing and Addressing the Risk of Auto-Injector Failure

By: Enrico Barichello, Stevanato Group

The Latest Current FDA CBER Initiatives

By: Edward H. Trappler and Denise Miller, Lyophilization Technology

On The Issue: The 2024 Innovation Awards

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Sprinting Toward the Lab of the Future: Practical Steps to Get Started

By: Ashley McMillan, Veeva Vault LIMS

Transforming Pharmaceutical Inspections with Human-Like Robot AI

By: Romain Veillon, GSK

Q&A on the Revised PDA Technical Report No. 22

By: Subrata Chakraborty, GxPfont Consulting Group , Vanessa Figueroa, VVF Science , and Marcia Baroni, Emergent BioSolutions Inc

On The Issue: The Sustainability IG

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Cross-Industry Insights: Leveraging Quality-Enabling Behaviors for Success

By: Jason Kerr, Moderna

PDA Southeast Chapter State Ambassador Program

By: Austin Caudle, Redica Systems

Microbial Ingress No Longer an Effective CCI Test Method

By: Oliver Stauffer, PTI and Tyler Harris, PTI

Sartorius and PDA India Chapter Honors Late Amit Sharma with Inaugural Scholarship Program

By: Vishal Sharma, Vienni Training and Consulting LLP

2023 PDA Honor Awards: Honorary Membership

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Navigating New Horizons: Discoveries from the 2024 PDA Annual Meeting

By: Michelle Tu, Qvin

Community News Quarterly | October 2024

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Understanding Japan Quality

By: Antonio Burazer, Takeda

PDA Manufacturing Meets Legislation

By: Bettine Boltres, PhD and Ana Marques Kuschel, WEST Pharmaceutical Services

2023 PDA Honor Awards: Service Appreciation Award

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The High Cost of Cheap Drugs

By: Martin VanTrieste, Civica Rx

Anticipating the 19th PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference 2024

By: Kurt Jaecques, GSK and Erika Pfeiler, PhD, U.S. FDA

Behind the Scenes of the Alternative Microbiological Methods Workshop

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Innovation in Injectables

By: Laurent Jeanmart, PhD, GSK and Brigitte Reutter-Haerle

News Brief: FDA’s Reorganization Plan Comes into Focus at PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference

Walter Morris, PDA

PDA Spotlight: FDA Compounding

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News Brief: Navigating Regulatory Uncertainty

Justin Johnson, PDA

Validating NGS-Based Assays In-House for Virus Safety Assessment

By: Christoph Bredack, PhD, Genedata

PDA Launches New Journal Submission Tool

Whitney Alexis, PDA

On The Issue: Canada Chapter

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Process Hold Times: What is it and Why is it Important?

By: Robert Dream, Consultant and Bruce Loxley, GSK

New Training Course – Manage your Aseptic Filling Line

By: Julian Petersen, groninger & co. gmbh

2023 PDA Honor Awards: VanTrieste, Korczynski and Smith Awards

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Keep Aseptic Conditions Continuity within Transfer Procedures

By: Lucia Ceresa, Consultant

Yes, Men Get Breast Cancer, too – Perspective is a Funny Thing

Glenn E. Wright, PDA President and CEO

Behind the Scenes of the PDA Combination Products Workshop

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PDA Hosts Industry Focused Roundtable on Speeding Innovation through Global Regulatory Convergence

Glenn E. Wright, PDA President and CEO

Navigating the CDMO-Sponsor Partnership

By: Morten Munk, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies , Virginia Boldt, Accenture , and Andrew Chang, PhD, PhD, Novo Nordisk

PDA BioManufacturing Conference 2024 Lands in Gothenburg, Sweden

By: Sabine Hauck, Consultant and Elisabeth Vachette, Sartorius Stedim Biotech

An Alternative and Sustainable BET Designed for Patient Safety

By: Parampal Deol, PhD, Charles River Laboratories

2023 Honor Awards: Outstanding Early Career Professional Awards and President's Awards

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Find out what to expect from the PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference

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2023 PDA Honor Awards: Chapter of the Year Award

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News Brief: USP Adopts Recombinant Reagents for BET; Draws Commendations

Walter Morris, PDA

On The Issue: The West Coast Chapter

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Industry Expert Discusses the Value of the PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference 2024

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How Best to Act Locally to Manage Globally in Aseptic Processing

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2023 PDA Honor Awards: James Agalloco, Gordon Personeus, and Frederick Carleton Awards

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Sneak Preview of PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference

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A Holistic Approach to CCI is a Deterministic Approach

By: Oliver Stauffer, PTI

Pathway to a Contamination Control Strategy

By: Londa Ritchey and Patrick Nieuwenhuize, PharmaLex

Community News Quarterly | July 2024

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News Brief: SCOTUS Chevron Deference Decision is a Seismic Shift in the Regulatory Landscape

Walter Morris, PDA

FDA/CDER Readying Draft Guidance on AI to Support Regulatory Decision-Making

Justin Johnson and Walter Morris, PDA

On The Issue: The Power of AI in CGMP Manufacturing

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Vaccine Experts’ Voice at the 2024 PDA Week

By: Cristiana Campa, PhD, Technical R&D Advisor at GSK and Sabrina Restrepo, Merck & Co.

2023 PDA Honor Awards: Europe and Asia Pacific Appreciation Awards

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10 Museums Emphasizing Microbiology Worthy of a Visit

By: Tony Cundell, PhD, Microbiological Consulting, LLC

Unleashing the Power of AI

By: Tejesh Marsale, PCI Pharma Services

2023 PDA Honor Awards: Distinguished Service Award

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Revolutionizing QRM: The Impact of AI and ML

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Driving Positive Change in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Justin Johnson, PDA

2023 PDA Journal Article of the Year

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Meeting the ATMP Moment with Robotics and Automation

By: Josh Russell, AST

On The Issue: Sustainability in ADC Manufacturing

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A Path Towards Improved Training Outcomes and Better GxP Compliance

By: Kent Malmros, Veeva Training Strategy and Iain Searle, Veeva Training Strategy

A Promising Path Forward: A Reflection of the 2024 PDA Annual Meeting

Justin Johnson, PDA

GoodFellas: Hal Baseman and Stephan Roenninger are PDA’s Technical Fellows

Walter Morris, PDA

Second Book in PDA – Euromed Communications Series Now Available

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2023 PDA Letter Article of the Year

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PDA Spotlight Podcast Episode 5: Board of Directors Series

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Celebrating a Decade of Excellence

By: Emily Cheah, PhD, Charles River Laboratories-Singapore

Manufacturing Capacity Expansion and Validation for Autologous Cell Therapies

By: Stephan Krause, PhD, Bristol Myers Squibb and Adam Boyer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Bristol Myers Squibb

Aseptic Transfers to Grade A

By: Julian Petersen, groninger & co. gmbh and Richard Denk, SKAN AG

On The Issue: PDA India Chapter

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Points to Consider on Aseptic Filling Technologies Nearing Completion

By: Rebecca Brewer, Quality Executive Partners

Welcome New PDA Germany/Austria/Switzerland Chapter!

By: Julian Petersen, groninger & co. gmbh

Intrinsic Sterile Connection Devices

By: William Peterson, Merck

Digitization Advancing in the Near Future

By: Toni Manzano, Aison

Nominations for PDA Board of Directors Open to May 8

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Legacy Filling Lines Evolve

By: Ahmed Elsaid, Emergent Biosolution and Ajay Pazhayattil, PhD, cGMP World

Community News Quarterly | April 2024

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On The Issue: PDA Training

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Building a Quality Culture Using Quality Systems

By: Ron Branning, GXP Quality Systems, LLC, GXP Quality Systems, LLC

The Annex 1 2022 Revision: A Success Story, Still to be Written

By: Hal Baseman, ValSource, Inc. and Gabriele Gori, Independent Consultant

The Key to Compliance with Annex 1 and Risk Based Regulations

By: Noelle Clifford, PharmaLex, PharmaLex

A View on the Revised Annex 1

By: Antonio Burazer, Takeda , Alexander Artau, Sanofi , Elisabeth Wagner,  CSL Behring , and Joseph Straub, Merck

Elevating Sterile Manufacturing

By: Simone Biel, PhD, Merck, Merck

The14th Parenteral Packaging Conference

By: Philippe Lauwers, Terumo Pharmaceutical Solutions

Sterility Testing of Cell and Gene Therapies

By: Zachary Beck, Eurofins

On The Issue: The Quality Management Maturity Model

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A Comprehensive Review of Regulatory Intelligence: Exploring Tools and Program Maturities

By: Jason Kerr, Moderna , Katie Bevard, Amgen , and Maria Jacobs, PhD, Pfizer, Inc.

A Comprehensive Review of Regulatory Intelligence and Its Framework

By: Jason Kerr, Moderna , Katie Bevard, Amgen , and Maria Jacobs, PhD, Pfizer, Inc.

Multiverse of Manufacturing Challenges: A PDA Annual Meeting Session

Walter Morris, PDA, Inc.

Biosafety Guidelines for Handling Microorganisms in Microbiology Laboratories

By: Tony Cundell, PhD, Microbiological Consulting, LLC

Next Steps in ATMPs and Beyond

By: Renske ten Ham, PhD, UMC Utrecht and Richard Denk, SKAN AG

Strategic Alliances: A Preview of the PDA Workshop on Choosing the Right CDMO Partner

By: Maria Amaya, Genentech