April 28, 2020
ISPE-CaSA Weekly Update
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ISPE-CaSA Call for Nominations for Executive Board and Committee Chairs
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Do you know someone who would be a great leader?
ISPE-CaSA is issuing its
annual call for nominations
for a variety of Executive Board and Board of Directors positions, including committee chairs.
The following positions are open: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. Also open are the following committee chairs: Education, Membership, Networking, YP/Students and IT/Social Media.
The Executive Board members serve one-year terms, and the Committee Chairs serve two-year terms.
Please nominate someone you know or nominate yourself using this form and and send it to
nominations@ispecasa.org
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Deadline is May 22.
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ISPE-CaSA Quarantine Stories: Bedtime Tales for Beasts with Tails Lifts Spirits During Pandemic
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ISPE-CaSA has started collecting stories from our members on ways we are coping with quarantines associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
George Dotson, with PCI in Sanford reminds us that in all the hustle and bustle of this world, especially during the pandemic, we sometimes forget about our non-human heroes.
She shares a story about a special stable in Clover, SC that helps both humans and horses that have experienced trauma in their lives.
Rideability Therapeutic Riding Center
provides therapy to challenged youngsters and also to our veterans.
According to George, Rideability's owner, Wendy Schonfeld offers young people and adults with disabilities, who have little financial means, the opportunity to help feed, clean, groom the horses and muck the stalls in exchange for an opportunity to ride. Each participant is paired with a horse or pony that matches their disability, and the results are amazing.
George’s sister, Leah is a veteran and a member of the Rideability family. Her pony is Nemo, who was abused early in his life. The two (pictured) have developed a tight bond, but they, along with the other horses and their human buddies, have been forced to stay apart because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To create the next best thing to being together, Wendy has started filming herself reading bedtime stories to the horses and posting them on Facebook for “their people” to view.
This video
shows her reading to a sleepy Nemo, who appears to listen intently and yawns as the reading progresses.
“The patients love this! Especially the younger ones. It helps them to get ready for bed, and when they realize that their horse/pony also has to get ready for bed, they snuggle in for their bedtime also,” George says.
In addition to reading bedtime stories, Wendy set up a pony parade. She lined up all the animals along a fence and invited her clients to drive by, greet their special four-legged pals, and wave hello.
“This has lifted the spirits of the clients tremendously. They wrote cards and letters to their horses and ponies, and Wendy posted them on their stalls,” George said. “Each animal has its own personality, but all have equal yearning for affection and attention.”
Neither human nor beast will ever forget Martha’s act of kindness.
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Memories of 2020 Tech Conference: Photos Online
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ISPE-CaSA has almost 1,000 photos from the 2020 Technology Life Sciences Conference March 10 in Durham. From the Opening General Session and Keynote Address, to the Expo, Raffle and Reception, visit our
online photo album
and relive the memories of a great conference. We look forward to seeing you next year!
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Make Your Deposit for ISPE-CaSA's
28th Annual Tech Conference in 2021
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Are you thinking about exhibiting at ISPE-CaSA's 2021 Life Sciences Technology Conference? If so, we welcome you to make a table or booth deposit
here
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The benefits of making a deposit include a 5% discount on the exhibit fee and an early space selection.
Mark your calendar for March 9, 2021 and join us in Durham next year!
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Staying Connected and Educated
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Save the Date:
Women in Pharma
Virtual Lunch and Learn May 14
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Women In Pharma will host a virtual Lunch and Learn on May 14 from Noon to 1 pm. The discussion will focus on the changes in our work environment and dealing with burnout during Covid-19. Look for the Eventbrite registration in next week’s e-blast and on ISPE-CaSA's website:
www.ispe-casa.org
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ISPE-CaSA Members Save 15% on Fees for Manufacturing Conference & Continuous Manufacturing Workshop
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SPE continues to monitor the unfolding global impact of COVID-19, and as the world evolves, so does our industry.
Therefore, the 2020 Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Conference, June 1-2, and the Continous Manufacturing Workshop, June 3-4, will be fully digital.
ISPE has arranged an exclusive rate for the ISPE Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter. To save 15% off your registration fee, just use promo code
SAVE15%
by
May 18
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n the combined conference and workshop
Featured speakers are:
Wilson W. Bryan, M.D.
, Director, Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies, FDA;
Lawrence A. Hill, PharmD, MBA
, CEO, Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals USA;
Maria L. Hoffman
, Executive Director, Engineering, Merck & Co Inc.,
Carol Lynch
, President, Sandoz US, Head, North America Head, North America, Sandoz US Inc.
2020 Continuous Manufacturing Virtual Workshop:
We continue to monitor the unfolding global impact of COVID-19, and as the world evolves, so do we. We are transforming this event to be fully digital:
The 2020 ISPE Continuous Manufacturing Virtual Workshop June 3-4.
- Explore two tracks on continuous manufacturing for large molecules – drug substance, and continuous manufacturing for small molecules – drug product, drug substance, and API
- Identify the supply chain, safety, and quality assurance advantages provided by continuous manufacturing
- Learn about the different approaches to continuous manufacturing regarding equipment, measurement tools, and control strategies
- Analyze avenues for enhanced communication with regulators on innovative and emerging technologies
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ISPE Sustains Member Education and Connectivity
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From the
ISPE website
: As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, our thoughts are with our members and those impacted. We recognize that the ever-changing impact of this novel virus is disruptive to so many aspects of our personal and professional lives. We are not insulated from these disruptions; but we want to assure you that
ISPE
and
ISPE-CaSA
are here to support your knowledge and connectivity needs.
Here is an upcoming webinar:
Defining and Achieving Operational Readiness:
Wednesday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT.
Preparing for full GMP operations requires effective development and deployment of production equipment, procedures, and processes. However, as many experienced leaders can attest, full operational readiness of a train or facility is much more complicated, requiring strong alignment and continuous engagement and coordination of nearly every department within the business. Told through two recent site experiences, this session will provide insights to help you develop your definition of operational readiness and assemble your readiness plan that identifies the coordinated work streams of action to achieve readiness.
ISPE International has listed a number of resources to help you stay connected, to keep learning, and to collaborate.
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Annual Golf Tournament Postponed
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POSTPONED: NEW DATE TBD
ISPE 26th Annual Golf Tournament
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Due to the uncertainty of closures due to COVID-19, the 26th Annual Golf Tournament will be postponed and a new date will be announced as soon as possible.
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Partnership & Spons
orship Opportunities
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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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