March 3, 2020
ISPE-CaSA Weekly Update
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Down to the Wire: Technology Life Sciences Conference Just One Week Away!
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The Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter (CaSA) of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) will host more than 1,300 life science and biotechnology professionals from major pharmaceutical companies, universities, and industries in the southeast and beyond at the
27th Annual ISPE-CaSA Life Sciences Technology Conference.
The conference takes place on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. though 4:15 p.m. at the Durham Convention Center in downtown Durham, N.C. followed by a reception at the Armory until 6:30 pm.
This year, a panel of prestigious experts in cutting edge genetics research will headline our keynote presentation, addressing
“Gene Therapy: Progress and Challenges in the Next Decade.”
Our diverse group of panelists includes professionals and experts from academia, innovators, developers, manufacturers, and economic development. They’ll provide their perspectives on this complex and growing approach using gene therapy to treat or cure a disease. Moderated by biotechnology executive
Darren Dasburg
, the panel features
Roldophe Barrangou, Ph.D.
a distinguished professor at N.C. State University;
William Monteith
, executive vice president of technical operations at Cellectis in Sims, N.C.;
Steven Pincus Ph.D.
, head of science and innovation at FujiFilm Diosynth Biotechnologies of Bryan, Texas, and
Katie Stember, Ph.D.
, associate director for life science economics at the N.C. Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C.
In alignment with ISPE-CaSA’s mission, during the conference the chapter will be raising money to benefit the
Children’s Flight of Hope
, a local organization that provides air transportation for children in need of specialized medical care.
The 2020 conference expo is sold out, with more than 200 exhibitors on site. The program features multiple tracks of continuing education programming and a career fair for students and young professionals.
Read more.
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Current pricing is in place through March 8. On March 9, the registration fee goes up to $85, including at the door the day of the conference. Here is a
flyer
for you to distribute to employees, friends and colleagues reminding them of the conference and late registration fees.
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ISPE-CaSA to Support Children's Flight of Hope with Donation Plus 50/50 Raffle at Tech Conference
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Each year, ISPE-CaSA designates a local non-profit organization to support with proceeds from its annual Technology Life Sciences Conference. We select organizations that are aligned with our mission and also provide needed services and benefits to those in our local community.
This year's designated charity is
Children's Flight of Hope
, an organization based in Morrisville, NC that
Provides easy air transportation for
sick children who need specialized medical care that might otherwise be out of reach.
In addition to a $5,000 donation directly from ISPE-CaSA, we will be holding a special 50/50 raffle on Tuesday afternoon, March 10 near the close of our conference. Ticket sales will go on for most of the day, and the grand prize winner will split the donations with Children's Flight of Hope.
We will be taking cash sales only, and participants must be present to win.
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Pfizer Sanford Vaccine/Gene Therapy Facility Tour for Students & Young Professionals March 26
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Pfizer Sanford’s manufacturing facility is supporting breakthroughs that change patient’s lives and recently announced the expansion of its gene therapy manufacturing footprint.
This facility is responsible for state-of-the-art gene therapy manufacturing as well as manufacturing components for Pfizer’s vaccine portfolio, including Prevnar 13 and other vaccines in development.
On March 26, students and young professionals are invited to participate in a tour of the facility and learn about the potential impact of gene therapy and vaccines on global health.
Due to the capacity limitation for this event the Pfizer site tour is open only for ISPE Student Chapters and Young Professionals with less than 5 years of experience.
Read more
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Here are the details:
Date:
March 26th, 2020
Time:
9:00 a.m. (carpool to Pfizer mandatory)
Carpool Location:
175 Regency Woods Dr, Cary, NC, 27518
Cost:
$10 per person includes lunch
Event:
Tour and presentation 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Lunch:
Served at 12:15
Carpooling to the site will be required due to very limited parking. The carpool caravan will leave promptly at 9:10 a.m.
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Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities
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ISPE-CaSA Announces its Annual Partnership Program for 2020
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ISPE-CaSA is renewing its annual
partnership program
to create opportunities for enhanced partnerships and participation by our members and suppliers in 2020. We are offering three levels of partnership: Manufacturer, Vendor and University, and we are giving you opportunities to support our events and participate in them at highly discounted rates, and in a convenient format.
Here are some highlights of the Packages we have available for Vendors, Universities and Manufacturers of all sizes:
- ISPE memberships included with all Partnership Packages (number of memberships based on package level)
- Attendance to our biggest events included (number of attendees based on package level)
- Advertising on our new CaSA Website included
Your partnership will also extend your company's brand throughout our marketplace and provide a valuable benefit to our organization. Email
info@ispecasa.org
to find out how to support our events. Review our
Sponsorship/Partnerships page
to learn more and to sign up.
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2020 Education Sponsorships Support Seminars and Workshops for ISPE-CaSA
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Support from industry partners is crucial to the success of ISPE CaSA education events. These events serve as a platform for collaboration of best practices among peers as well as a conduit to deliver emerging industry knowledge. ISPE CaSA is offering an opportunity to become a valued sponsor for the 2020 program year.
Each of the four themed education session sponsorships costs $1,000 and comes with its own unique set of benefits.
YP and Student education sponsorships are available for $200 each.
Your sponsorship will also extend your company's brand throughout our marketplace and provide a valuable benefit to our organization.
Email
info@ispecasa.org
to find out how to support our education events. Visit ISPE-CaSA's website and head over to our sponsorship
form
to learn more.
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Therapeutic Thursday Sponsorship
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Sponsorship opportunities are available for our popular Therapeutic Thursday events outside the RTP area.
Email
info@ispecasa.org
if you would like to sponsor a Therapeutic Thursday in your state.
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ISPE International Education
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ISPE International Schedules its 2020 In-Depth Pharma Training March 11-12 in Durham
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ISPE International is bringing its 2020 In-Depth Training Sessions to Durham. This annual series takes place March 11-12 at the Millennium Hotel in Durham.
Plan to join a team of experts to take part in four sessions designed to take a deep dive into pharma systems and applications.
- Basic Principles of Computerized Systems Compliance using GAMP 5, Including Revised Annex 11 & Part 12 update
- GAMP Approach to Data Integrity, Electronic Records & Signatures, & Operations of GxP Computerized Systems
- Science & Risk-based Commissioning & Qualification- Applying the ISPE Good Practice Guide: Applied Risk Management for Commissioning & Qualification
- Practical Application of Technology Transfer
Check out information about these sessions, program speakers and other details on the
conference website.
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ISPE 26th Annual Golf Tournament May 18 in Cary
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