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
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
- What is an extremophile, otherwise known as archaea
- What do they look like
- Who discovered them and when were they discovered
- Thermophiles, which live at high temperatures
- Hyperthermophiles, which live at extremely high temperatures (present record is 121°C).
- Psychrophiles, which like it cold (one in Antarctic grows best at 4°C)
- Halophiles, which live in high saline environments (like the Dead Sea)
- Acidophiles, which live at low pH (acid) as low as pH 1 and who die at pH 7 (neutral)
- Alkaliphiles, which thrive at high pH (alkaline).
- Methanogens, found living in anaerobic (without oxygen) environments, and which give off methane
- Commercial uses
Lecturer Bios
Frank Hammer
Frank Hammer has worked as a scientist at Monsanto Corporation, and has been involved in the life sciences for about sixty years. Has written two book chapters, many reports, including one about antisense which was published by Frost & Sullivan. Has eight patents, in the fields of food technology and diagnostic biochemistry. His avocations are reading and writing poetry.
Peter Noverini
Pete Noverini (aka Bioguy) is a microbiologist and has 15+ years of experience in food and pharmaceutical microbiology, specializing in environmental monitoring, product bioburden testing, disinfectant validation, and design of microbiological assessment programs. Pete has been a member of Pumping Station: One since February 2014.