Overview: This webinar will cover the various methods used to determine residual moisture in products ranging from bulk powders, to sterile freeze-died products in vials, to foods. Understanding the different techniques, their limitations, and proper execution will result in more accurate and precise moisture results, which translates into better quality products with longer shelf lives. Why you should attend: Monitoring and controlling residual moisture in powders, lyophilized solids, foods, etc can be a critical factor in achieving and maintaining quality products throughout their expected shelf life. Improper levels of moisture in products can result in poor powder flow properties, spoilage,…

Overview: Major postmarketing vigilance revisions are now in force. A revised medical device guidance document on postmarketing vigilance (MEDDEV 2.12-1 rev 5) came into force on January 1, 2008. Providing more guidance than the previous version, the new document includes new reporting terminology and concepts such as "periodic summary reporting" and "trend reporting." In addition, the terms "advisory notice," "near incident," and "recall" have been eliminated or replaced. Although MEDDEVs are not legally binding, it is likely that all European Competent Authorities will follow the new guidelines and will expect organizations involved in the management and reporting of adverse incidents…

Overview: The top management of a company is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. This concept is codified in both the QSR and ISO 13485. FDA officials have repeatedly stated that the management controls subsystem is the central subsystem because it is the "glue that holds the quality system together." Since it is individuals in top management that the FDA will typically seek to fine or prosecute in the event of major noncompliance, this session is key for those individuals who are members of top management, or those regulatory professionals who need to understand these requirements to…

‘Imprinting the Future’ We have learnt from the last two decades that the period covering conception, pregnancy and early infancy is unique in life, as a number of stimuli, not only insults or diseases, have long lasting effects and shape the whole life of an individual. Health and disease, but also less explored issues such as behavior or senescence are involved in developmental ‘programming’. Early exposure to imbalanced nutrition and lifestyle, stress, or toxic chemicals, starting as soon as in the pre- periconceptional periods, can act silently with effects revealed only at (late) adulthood. In this framework, epigenetic, transgenerational mechanisms…

The Organizing Committee invites you to the International Conference on Contemporary Marketing Issues (ICCMI) that is to be held in Thessaloniki, Greece on June 13-15, 2012. The aim of the Conference is to thoroughly examine Contemporary Marketing Issues, stimulate dialogue and develop new perspectives in the field of marketing within the globalized cooperative environment. Potential authors are kindly invited to submit papers related but not restricted to the proposed topics, according to the dates of the CFP. English is the official language of the Conference. The Scientific Committee of the Conference consists of an international board of distinguished academics from…

Join us in Boston, MA, June 13–15, 2012, for the 2012 USENIX Annual Technical Conference. USENIX ATC has always been the place to present groundbreaking research and cutting-edge practices in a wide variety of technologies and environments. USENIX ATC '12 will be no exception. The Program Committee seeks high-quality submissions that further the knowledge and understanding of modern computing systems, with an emphasis on implementations and experimental results. We encourage papers that break new ground or present insightful results based on practical experience with computer systems. USENIX ATC '12 will be part of USENIX Federated Conferences Week, which will take…

Key advice and practical repercussions of Government plans revealed New measures are afoot to bridge executive pay and company performance. With the most significant changes in years in discussion, can you afford to miss out on a day which will reveal the reality of the developments? Book now to examine: • Key Implications: national update on Government plans and key repercussions for listed companies • Executive Remuneration: analyse the effectiveness of current governance measures in place and the likely impact on reward structures • Implementing Contractual Change: examine the implications and effectiveness of clawback and malus provisions in executive contracts…

Theoretical aspects of applied mathematical research on nonlinear waves and coherent structures are relevant to subjects as diverse as general relativity, high-energy particle and plasma physics, fluid and solid mechanics, nonlinear electrical circuits, Bose-Einstein condensation, nonlinear optics, random media, atmosphere and ocean dynamics, chemical reactions, and biology. Remarkable agreement between theory and experiments can be claimed in many of these fields. The goals of NW12 are to provide a forum for the development of mathematical methods and tools, to foster cross-fertilization among different fields of application, and most crucially to enable communication between the mathematicians who build the theory and…

Today's diverse workforce requires new leadership perspectives in order to take advantage of emerging opportunities for business innovation and growth. A unique synergy between older and younger workers can be unleashed by leading effectively across generations. Both business and public sector need to mobilize this potential in their workforce to develop the creative and profitable solutions for new markets in a world in transition. The in-depth discussions, high-caliber keynotes, and workshops will deal with: • Workplace Structure • Mentoring and Coaching • Generational Transfers in Family Businesses • Retention and Motivation • Lifelong Learning The high-caliber conference - jointly organized…

The leading heads of pipeline projects and technology will be in attendance at the 5th edition of the Pipe Tech World Summit 2012. Attendees will gather to find out the latest methodologies and solutions available to effectively deliver oil and gas to market from pipeline construction through to pipeline maintenance. This dedicated conference and networking event, outlines the challenges currently facing the pipeline industry and takes place over three days. These sessions will let you discover the core facts behind the latest projects and case studies affecting both onshore and offshore activity around the globe.

This 2-hr webinar will review the FDA and FTC regulations for promoting and advertising dietary supplements, walk you through real-life case studies, help you address compliance, and tell you how to respond to an FDA enforcement action. Why Should You Attend:- FDA and FTC routinely initiate enforcement actions, including Untitled Letters, Warning Letters, Recalls, etc., against dietary supplement makers who misbrand their products by violating FDA advertising and promotion regulations, e.g., by claiming the product can treat, cure, prevent, mitigate or diagnose disease. Sometimes the Department of Justice gets involved and prosecutes firms on behalf of these agencies for violations.…

Overview: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the final rule establishing regulations to require current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) for dietary supplements. The current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) final rule will require that proper controls are in place for dietary supplements so that they are processed in a consistent manner, and meet quality standards. The CGMPs apply to all domestic and foreign companies that manufacture, package, label or hold dietary supplements, including those involved with the activities of testing, quality control, packaging and labeling, and distributing them in the U.S. The rule establishes CGMPs for industry-wide use that are…

This webinar on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) will help you understand how to adhere to REMS policy, its implementation and submission requirements. It will discuss FDA's current thinking on REMS, how it reduces the REMS obligations for sponsors, and how the agency's requirements and procedures in this area are evolving. Why Should You Attend:- Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) continues to be a critical part of the FDA’s focussed efforts to increase safety of marketed products (drug or biological). As such they are enforceable by civil monetary penalties of up to $250,000 per violation that can continue…

Course Description :- Sterilization is a critical aspect of device approval and release. Though this is indeed fact, manufacturers sterilize product as a matter of course, without expert sterilization assurance personnel to guide them through potential problems in sterilization. As the world and meaning of CAPA continue to evolve in the medical device industry, further misunderstanding arises when faced with determine root cause and corrective (or preventive) action for any variation in this critical process in device manufacture. The course will begin with an overview of EO sterilization, explaining which aspects of the process often cause confusion. This will be…

This 90-minute webinar will help you understand what the true costs are for completing a clinical study and the unanticipated costs that may arise. You will learn about costs that a sponsor must include in a budget and costs that a site bears in the conduct of clinical research. Why Should You Attend:- Determining an appropriate clinical trial budget to ensure a study can be completed is challenging for both sites and sponsors. Whether you are new to clinical research, or have years of experience, there are 3 areas of expertise you may not have mastered - understanding and outlining…

The 12th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference & EXPO SGEM2012 (Surveying Geology & mining Ecology Management) considers the questions concerned to the geology and mining, oil and gas, geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing, GIS, informatics, geoinformatics, micro and nanotechnologies, water resources, air and climate, ecosystems, soils, renewable energy, environmental protection, environmental economics. The SGEM2012 GeoConference will bring together scientists, educators, and practitioners representing research and educational institutions, companies, government agencies and consulting organizations from all over the world to exchange of ideas, to define the research priorities in the above fields and to propose potential solutions of problems related to the global…

The IMLB has been held biannually since 1982 as a scientific meeting in the field of lithium batteries for energy storage and conversion. As the most highly acclaimed meeting in this field, the IMLB 2012 is expected to make a large number of scientists and engineers get together from around the world. The IMLB 2012 will be an excellent learning experience for all participants. Under the theme “New Era for Smart Energy Storage,” a wide range of scientific programs and stimulating social activities will be organized. In addition, renowned experts will address the pertinent issues and technological advances in the…

CONFERENCE THEME The advances in mobile communications, networks and applications have released immense possibilities in areas as diverse as our daily activities, military, medical care, hospitality and tourism, logistics as well as media and entertainment. The new landscape has enabled the realization of intelligent environments where people can communicate with each other through various types of networks and systems anytime everywhere. These technologies provide organizations with an aggressive competitive edge as employees can now work more effectively in a wider range of environments. The MobiCONA conference is dedicated to addressing the challenges in the areas of mobile computing and wireless…

A rejuvenating conference in Mozart’s Austria. Open to various academic disciplines including economics. Five-day conference includes tours to Salzburg and Alpine towns. Luxurious recreational facilities. An Austrian gift in the Alps after a strenuous academic year. This will be one of two IJAS conferences in Austria during Spring; the other conference will be on the other side of Austria, in Vienna.

The conference provides a forum for engineers and scientists in academia, industry and government to present their latest research findings in any aspects of distributed and parallel computing. Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to: Algorithms and Theory Cloud Computing Systems Data Management and Data Centers Distributed OS and Middleware Fault Tolerance and Dependeability Network/Web/P2P Protocols and Applications Security and Privacy Wireless, Mobile, Sensor, and Ubiquitous Computing