San Juan, Puerto RicoPresented by the PMF: http://www.microbiologyforum.org/This conference is your opportunity to interact with regulators and thought leaders in frank and open discussion on issues of immediate relevance to the manufacturing environment.Conference DescriptionThere are many methods available for use in the microbiology laboratory. Some of them may be modifications of the standard compendial methods, while others may serve the same principal purposes as the compendial methods using very different technical approaches. Despite the diversity of methods, there is a common theme relating them all: They must be validated. In this forum, you will have the opportunity to share information, questions and answers with the expert speakers, and with each other on topics ranging from validation of new methods, validation of alternative methods to the compendial ones, technical transfer of methods, and the validation of water systems.Compliance with cGMP requires that methods be validated, that equipment be qualified and personnel trained. This forum presents an opportunity to address all of these critical aspects on cGMP in one setting. Bring your questions and share your experiences. Topic List * Rapid Microbiological Methods and Validation * Method Suitability Studies * Technology Transfer and Contract Testing Labs * Qualification of Environmental Monitoring Programs * Qualification of Water SystemsSpeakers * Richard Jakober, Perritt Labs * David Porter, Ph.D. USP, Vectech * TC Soli, SoliPharma Solutions, USP * Scott Sutton, Ph.D., Vectech, USP * Michael Waddington, AccugenixWho Should Attend * Microbiology Laboratory supervisors and Microbiologists responsible for testing of Pharmaceutical, Parenteral, Medical Device and Cosmetic products. * Regulatory and Compliance Personnel responsible for auditing of manufacturing facilities and Contract Organizations. RegistrationConference registration is available online.Exhibitors may register for this conference online.Venue Caribe Hilton 1 San Geronimo Street San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 Reservations: 800-445-8667