Applied Sciences Lecture Series

Overview

PS:One Applied Sciences conducts events such as lectures on an ad-hoc basis. Contact Zlatan Klebic to suggest topics, speakers, or volunteer to speak on a topic of interest.

Lectures

05/20/2014 - Fundamentals and Future of Microbiological Monitoring in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

by #Peter Noverini

Abstract:

This presentation will outline the key components of what goes into monitoring cleanroom environments in pharmaceutical manufacturing for microorganisms. Discussion points include:

• Basic microbiology
• Manufacturing processes including sterilization
• Types of traditional microbial collection devices
• Determining sampling points
• Techniques for data analysis
• Rapid Microbiological Methods and Quality by Design

At the end of the presentation, there will be a demonstration of a new environmental monitoring system that is being implemented in the industry today.

01/21/2014 - Introduction to Extremophiles

by #Frank Hammer

1. What is an extremophile, otherwise known as archaea
2. What do they look like
3. Who discovered them and when were they discovered
4. Thermophiles, which live at high temperatures
5. Hyperthermophiles, which live at extremely high temperatures (present record is 121°C).
6. Psychrophiles, which like it cold (one in Antarctic grows best at 4°C)
7. Halophiles, which live in high saline environments (like the Dead Sea)
8. Acidophiles, which live at low pH (acid) as low as pH 1 and who die at pH 7 (neutral)
9. Alkaliphiles, which thrive at high pH (alkaline).
10. Methanogens, found living in anaerobic (without oxygen) environments, and which give off methane
11. Commercial uses