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Conference: Alternative and Rapid Microbiological Methods
22/23 November 2022
Objectives
This conference will review the current knowledge about developments in modern microbiological methods and mycoplasma detection strategies for quality control in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
This one-day conference provides the opportunity to discuss the recent advances in the area of the newest technological developments as well as practical aspects and concerns of meeting the regulatory requirements. State-of-the-art presentations from authority speakers, as well as industrial and academic experts in the field of microbiological detection and identification and mycoplasmology with particular focus on the current methodologies their implementation and validation will provide an in-depth overview.
Background
The scientific progress in the field of cellular and molecular biotechnology led to a fast development of biopharmaceuticals, tissue engineered applications and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). Against this background, the safety of such new technologies, products and applications becomes more importance. One important topic in the focus of risk assessment and safety is the contamination with microorganisms and mycoplasmas and their detection, prevention and control.
Target Audience
This conference is of interest to professionals from
- Biotechnological & Biopharmaceutical Companies
- Contract Service Laboratories
- Academic Research Institutions and Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Cell Culture Collections
- Supplier Detection Systems
with responsibilities in
- Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Regulatory Affairs
- Research & Development
- Process Development
- Validation
Programme - 22 November 2022

09.15 - 10.00 h
Congress Keynote: Biological Manufacturing – Demanding Quality and Compliance Requirements
Dr Tilman Rock, SVP, Site Head Vienna (Austria), Boehringer Ingelheim Biopharma
Game Changer? Use of Rapid Microbiological Methods (RMM) in the GMP - Quality Control Lab
Dr Philipp Kucera, VelaLabs
Next Generation Sequencing: Current Trends and Perspectives for Pharma and Biotech
Dr Inanc Deger Erserim, Thermo Fisher
MS for ID - Regulatory Changes and their Influence of ID in Laboratory
Dr Gerold Schwarz, Bruker
New Solid Phase Cytometry Method
Dr Wilfried Ablain, Microbs
Case Studies on Burkholderia Cepacia Complex (BCC) Investigations, QC Lab Testing and Remediation
Dr Michael Miller, Microbiology Consultants
ATP Bioluminescence for Non-sterile Product Testing: Roadmap to Implementation
Inge van der Schoot, J&J
Next Level Environmental Monitoring - Automated Filamentous Fungi Detection
Johannes Oberdörfer, Rapid Micro Biosystems
Non-inferiority Testing for Qualitative Microbiological Methods: Assessing and improving the Approach in USP <1223>
Dr Pieta IJzerman-Boon, MSD
Moderation
Dr Thomas Meindl, Labor LS
Speakers
Dr Wilfried Ablain, Microbs, France. CEO.
Dr Inanc Deger Erserim, Thermo Fisher, Germany. Senior Product Specialist NGS.
Dr Pieta IJzerman-Boon, MSD, The Netherlands. Principal Statistician.
Dr Philipp Kucera, VelaLabs, Austria. Quality Assurance Officer.
Dr Thomas Meindl, Labor LS, Germany.Senior Consultant.
Dr Michael Miller, Microbiology Consultants, USA. President.
Johannes Oberdörfer, Rapid Micro Biosystems, USA. Field Application Scientist.
Dr Gerold Schwarz, Bruker, Germany. Manager Application Support.
Inge van der Schoot, J&J, Belgium. Senior Scientist Microbiology CoE.
Programme - 23 November 2022
>> Second day (23 November) together with Cells, Tissues and ATMPs