April 2011

RSC Workshop on Multifunctional Materials

Event dates: 1 - 2 April 2011
Event summary: This is a two day meeting for resesarchers at all levels and is designed as a discursive workshop with a pedagogical element. The main theme is finding ways to use molecular magnets (SMMs and SCO c
Event Venue: University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, D4, Ireland

Physical 91AV Awards Symposium

Event dates: 1 April 2011
Event summary: Symposium featuring 2010 Prize and Award winners: David Clary (Liversedge Award), Alexei Kornyshev (Interdisciplinary Prize) and Daan Frenkel (Soft Matter and Biophysical 91AV Award)
Event Venue: University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

Keystone Symposia: Immunoregulatory Networks

Event dates: 1 - 6 April 2011
Event summary: This meeting will dissect our current understanding of four key areas: development and homeostasis of regulatory populations, molecular control of immunoregulatory networks, mechanisms of regulatory
Event Venue: Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, Colorado, United States

The 44th Annual International Meeting of the ESR Spectroscopy Group of the 91AV

Event dates: 3 - 7 April 2011
Event summary: The conference brings together EPR spectroscopists from many countries working acros the life and physical sciences who will present their latest research.
Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

Analytical QbD Discussion Group (free event but must register)

Event dates: 4 April 2011
Event summary: As the industry is moving towards applying Quality by Design (QbD) to process development we find ourselves asking the following questions: •Is this also the way forward to revolutionise, improve
Event Venue: BioCity Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom

Metals, Peptides and Nuclear Medicine: radiolabelled peptides in medical imaging and treatment

Event dates: 4 April 2011
Event summary: King’s College London and the 91AV are pleased to present this one day academic symposium to celebrate the lifetime achievements of Professor Helmut Maecke who will be presente
Event Venue: St Thomas’ Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Pre-Marketing Clinical Safety

Event dates: 4 April 2011
Event summary: See website for detailed information
Event Venue: Ramada Plaza Basel, Switzerland

CTD Dossier Requirements: Focus on EU Module 1 and Quality Module 3

Event dates: 4 - 6 April 2011
Event summary: High Quality of a registration dossier facilities the registration procedure - Essential for Generics! Event Code: 11534
Event Venue: Ramada Plaza Basel, Basel, Switzerland

A Short Course in Colloid Science

Event dates: 4 - 5 April 2011
Event summary: This short course will focus on the theories used in colloid science, their application and associated techniques. This lecture course will cover most of the topics that we have covered in previous
Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom

Eighth International ‘RNAi, MicroRNAs & Oligos-Boston-2011 Meeting’

Event dates: 4 - 5 April 2011
Event summary: “The Unique Theme to Combine Gene Silencing with Oligo Therapeutics!”
Event Venue: Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham, 02451, United States

First International ‘Single Cell Biology & Real-Time PCR-2011-Meeting

Event dates: 4 - 5 April 2011
Event summary: “The Unique Theme to Combine Biology & 91AV with Microfluidicss”
Event Venue: Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham, 02451, United States

RSC Faraday Prize 2010 Lecture

Event dates: 4 April 2011
Event summary: Professor John Polanyi (University of Toronto) will deliver his Faraday Prize lecture, The Molecular Dance In Surface Reaction, Followed A-Molecule-At-A-Time By STM
Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZD, United Kingdom

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for APIs

Event dates: 4 April 2011
Event summary: A fundamental grasp of GMP requirements is a critical asset. This one day course provides an overview of the current EudraLex Volume 4, Part II GMP regulations as applied to Active Substances used
Event Venue: BioCity Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom

4th Sample Prep - Sample Preparation for Pathogen Detection

Event dates: 4 - 5 April 2011
Event summary: Sample Prep is an internationally recognized event for experts in sample preparation for detection and identification of viruses, toxins and pathogens.
Event Venue: San Diego, United States

First In Human Dosing

Event dates: 4 - 6 April 2011
Event summary: Highlighting the Similarities and Differences Between Small and Large Molecular Pharmaceuticals. Interactive, Team-based Approach to Understanding Drug Development Strategies for Small and Large Mo
Event Venue: Hilton Washington Embassy Row, Washington DC, 20036-1075, United States

Canada International Conference on Education (CICE-2011)

Event dates: 4 - 7 April 2011
Event summary: The CICE is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. The CICE promotes collaborative excellence between academicians and professi
Event Venue: University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 3H3, Canada

Mechanics in Sport - Chris Hughes, Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics

Event dates: 4 April 2011
Event summary: As the scientific study of sport improves, the impetus to provide athletes with a more competitive edge is for ever increasing and understanding the physics and mechanics behind what athletes do,
Event Venue: The Fownes Hotel, Worcester, WR1 2AP, United Kingdom

The New Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) International Standard and ICH E2B/M2 Information Day

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: ICH E2B guideline is changing in the frame of ISO and HL7 collaboration and its approval is expected by mid 2011. The new guidelines ICH E2B (R3) together with the implementation guide are presented
Event Venue: European Medicines Agency, London, United Kingdom

Supporting Quality Systems in a GMP Environment

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: This one day workshop provides guidance on how to transfer GMP regulations to our day to day operations through essential quality systems. This course can be applied to GMP for drug substance and dr
Event Venue: BioCity Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom

Advancements in Approaches to Decontaminate Food Surfaces

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: Surface decontamination of foods is a key intervention for enhancing the shelf stability and microbiological safety of commodities such as meat or vegetables. The challenge of surface decontamina
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Verification vs. Validation in Regulated Industries

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: Attend this webinar to understand the differences and benefits of verification and validation. Learn about the risks and complications involved with the application of sound verification and validat
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Electrochemistry Open Day

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: To celebrate the new exclusive distribution of Metrohm Autolab, Metrohm UK will be hosting an Open Day inviting everyone who is involved in the field of Electrochemistry to their laboratories in Che
Event Venue: Metrohm UK Ltd, Cheshire, WA7 1LZ, United Kingdom

Physical 91AV Awards Symposium

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: Symposium featuring 2010 Prize and Award winners: John Polyani (Faraday Lecturship Prize), Michael Thomas Bowers (Bourke Award) and Gus Hancock (Chemical Dynamics Award)
Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom

EMBL Introductory Course - Techniques for the Generation of Transgenic Mice - Theory and Practical Exercises

Event dates: 5 - 6 April 2011
Event summary: This course is aimed at Technicians and Scientists interested in the generation of transgenic mice that have basic experience with eukaryotic cells and microscopy. For further information and to
Event Venue: European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany

EMBL Advanced Course - Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis

Event dates: 5 - 6 April 2011
Event summary: For further information and to register for this course please follow the link to the events website. Note: registration deadline is 1 February 2011.
Event Venue: European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany

Hazard Management using HACCP

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles have been used as the key tool for the management of product safety in the food industry for over 30 years, but its application within t
Event Venue: RSSL Pharma Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

The Haworth Lectureship Meeting

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: This is a joint one-day meeting by the Carbohydrate and Bioorganic groups which will feature the Haworth lectureship, delivered by Professor Pierre Sinay (Paris), plus a very strong line-up of inter
Event Venue: Kings College, London, United Kingdom

RSC Carbohydrate and Bioorganic Interest Groups Joint Meeting

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: A joint meeting of the RSC Carbohydrate and Bioorganic Subject groups. The meeting will feature 6 invited lectures and a poster session, for which abstracts are invited. The meeting will also featur
Event Venue: King's College London, London, SE19NH, United Kingdom

The Design and Development of a New Garden Centre

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Preston College, Fulwood Campus, Preston, United Kingdom

Recent Major Industry CGMP Failures

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: This cGMP webinar for medical device companies will focus on recent manufacturing lapses that have resulted in major recalls, multi-million dollar fines and some criminal charges. It will analyze wh
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Science and Energy - Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: A series of demonstration lectures for schoolchildren where all of the experiments are carried out by the children.
Event Venue: Theatr Felinfach, Dyrryn Aeron, SA48 8AF, United Kingdom

Controlled Substances and the Hospital Pharmacy - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 5 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: This webinar will cover several recommendations to improve the hospital's Due Diligence when dispensing Schedules II through V controlled substances in a hospital setting and what steps th
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Chemical Development & Scale-Up in the Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries

Event dates: 5 - 7 April 2011
Event summary: This ever-popular 3-day training course for chemists and engineers in industry aims to discuss the most efficient methods for developing cheap, robust processes. It covers the principles of scale-u
Event Venue: Nice, France

Membrane Proteins: Structure and Function

Event dates: 6 - 8 April 2011
Event summary: The aim of the conference is to discuss recent structural and functional developments of membrane proteins in experimental and computational contexts. Topics covered will include ligand-gated ion ch
Event Venue: Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, United Kingdom

Faraday Discussion 150: Frontiers in Spectroscopy

Event dates: 6 - 8 April 2011
Event summary: FD150 provided a forum to discuss cutting-edge developments and future challenges in molecular spectroscopy.
Event Venue: University of Basel, Basel, 4003, Switzerland

BIAPWS Workshop and Symposium 2011

Event dates: 6 - 7 April 2011
Event summary: British and Irish Association for the Properties of Steam and Water: Power Plant 91AV Workshop and Symposium April 2011
Event Venue: Village Hotel, Nottingham, NG9 6DL, United Kingdom

Local Section AGM 2011

Event dates: 6 April 2011
Event summary: The local section invites all members in the Birmingham and West Midlands region to attend the 2011 AGM. Come along and meet the committee. Refreshments and a buffet will be provided.
Event Venue: Novotel Hotel, United Kingdom

New Perspectives in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Cognition

Event dates: 6 April 2011
Event summary: This conference covers recent advances in the discovery and development of new drugs for the treatment of chronic neurodegenerative disease. Chronic age related neurodegenerative diseases such as
Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom

Biotechnology for the Non-biotechnologist

Event dates: 6 - 8 April 2011
Event summary: This comprehensive 3 day course is ideal for Scientists and Non-Scientists needing to understand the basic theory, principles, and techniques of biotechnology. Topics covered include: An introducti
Event Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice, 06200, France

The Use and Mis-use of FMEA in Medical Device Risk Management - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 6 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: The purpose of FMEA is to affect the design and the most practical time to do this is when competing designs are being considered, not after choices have been made, contracts signed, and p
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Award Lecture

Event dates: 6 April 2011
Event summary: Discovery of catalytic reactions for sustainable chemistry
Event Venue: University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, United Kingdom

Regulatory Affairs for Biologics

Event dates: 6 - 7 April 2011
Event summary: Learn Regulatory Requirements for Biologics Event Code: 11414
Event Venue: Drug Information Association, Inc., Horsham, 19044, United States

11th Annual Nanocomposites and Nanotubes Conference

Event dates: 6 - 7 April 2011
Event summary: The International Forum for Professionals in Polymer Research and Applications
Event Venue: Le Meridien Hotel, Brussels, Belgium

Homogeneous Gold Catalysis: Catalysts, Reactions and Mechanisms

Event dates: 6 April 2011
Event summary: A seminar on some of the organic transformations possible with gold catalysts. Followed by a short wine and cheese reception.
Event Venue: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Quest for Quality- Changing Global Regulatory Landscape

Event dates: 7 - 9 April 2011
Event summary: This conference will provide interactive sessions on many of these issues including discussion on strategies to achieve global regulatory compliance.
Event Venue: Hotel Courtyard Marriott, Ahmedabad, 380015, India

DIA/FDA Quantitative Structure-activity Relationship (Q)SAR Approaches to Assessing Genotoxic Impurities in Pharmaceuticals

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: How to Use (Q)SAR to Assess Impurities for Potential Genotoxicity. Event Code: 11015
Event Venue: Hilton Rockville Hotel, United States

Understanding ISO 13485 vs. ISO 9001 for Successful QMS in Medical Device Industries - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: ISO 13485:2003 is a quality management system standard specially written for the medical device industry and is on the U S Food & Drug Administration (FDA) list of recognized consensus sta
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Understanding ISO 22000:2005

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: The abundance of food safety schemes worldwide has led to uneven application of food safety standards, confusion regarding requirements, and increasing complexity and costs to suppliers that are obl
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Conflict Management & Resolution for EHS Professionals

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: EHS professionals often have to manage or resolve conflicts. These may be between workers, management, trainees, building occupants, building representatives, etc. We will look at what works, what d
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

RSC Faraday Prize 2010 Lecture

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: Professor John Polanyi (University of Toronto) will deliver his Faraday Prize lecture, The Molecular Dance In Surface Reaction, Followed A-Molecule-At-A-Time By STM
Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom

Vendor/Supplier/CRO Compliance – Lessons Learned & Rules to Live By

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: This webinar will provide valuable assistance to all regulated companies that utilize third party vendors, service suppliers that provide patient data, diagnostic/lab services or business partners i
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Essex School Lecture - Fun with 91AV

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: A schools lecture demontrating various aspects of chemistry with dramatic effects.
Event Venue: University of Essex, Cochester, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

Process Validation for Medical Devices - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: This course provides regulatory/quality professionals, manufacturing engineers, and process development engineers with the knowledge and skills needed to comply with the process validation
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

The 3rd Millennium for Maternity & Childhood Health

Event dates: 7 - 8 April 2011
Event summary: 1 - High light on The most recent & advanced management of Childhood serious diseases ( Oncology & Cardiology ) 2 - Noval management of stem cells therapy .
Event Venue: Egypt

Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: This webinar will help manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements understand the US GMP requirements and discuss techniques to be compliant using easier, shorter and convenient strategies.
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

From the Romans to the Ring Main

Event dates: 7 April 2011
Event summary: Navigate the surprising and fascinating twists and turns of the history of London’s water supply with Rob Casey from Thames Water.
Event Venue: The 91AV Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Integrated Tablet Formulation Development

Event dates: 7 - 8 April 2011
Event summary: This unique 2 day course introduces and integrates the key elements of tablet development based on the principles of Quality by Design (QbD) set out in ICH Q9
Event Venue: CCIT, The Technology Center of New Jersey, North Brunswick, New Jersey, 08902, United States

FDA's 2011 Revised 510(k) Premarket Notification Process

Event dates: 8 April 2011
Event summary: This 510(K) training will help you understand and be prepared for substantial changes to the Premarket Notification 510(k) process for Class II medical devices.
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Kent Local Section AGM and lecture; 'Pembroke - From Naval Warship to University'

Event dates: 8 April 2011
Event summary: 'The talk will trace the history of HMS Pembroke, the Chatham home of 7000 naval officers and men, and its transition to becoming the Medway Campus of the University of Greenwich. The talk will be a
Event Venue: University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Chatham Maritime, ME4 4TB, United Kingdom

Dr Sheelagh Campbell Memorial Symposium on Interdisciplinary Electrochemistry

Event dates: 8 April 2011
Event summary: The Symposium is intended to cover contemporary aspects of electrochemistry including emerging science and innovative technology. Professional associates of Dr Sheelagh Campbell and other interested
Event Venue: 91AV Centre, London, United Kingdom

International Conference on Environment & Health

Event dates: 10 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: The conference provides an internationally recognised forum for interaction, discussions and the exchange of research between academic scientists, consultants, practitioners and public servants who
Event Venue: Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire, United Kingdom

CleanMining 2011

Event dates: 10 - 12 April 2011
Event summary: The 9th International Conference on Clean Technologies for the Mining Industry will provide an opportunity to discuss technological developments and innovations in mineral processing and metal produ
Event Venue: Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center, Santiago, Chile

1st International Conference on Clean Energy

Event dates: 10 - 13 April 2011
Event summary: The search for sources of clean energy is becoming evermore urgent as the supply of available energy from fossil fuels decreases and concerns increase about their environmental impact. Alternative s
Event Venue: Convention Centre, Dalian, China

Electrostatics 2011 - 13th International Conference on Electrostatics

Event dates: 10 - 14 April 2011
Event summary: The 13th International Conference on Electrostatics continues the quadrennial series organised by the Institute of Physics Electrostatics Group. The conference will bring together experts from acade
Event Venue: Bangor University, Wales, United Kingdom

5th Annual FDA/DIA Statistics Forum

Event dates: 10 - 13 April 2011
Event summary: An Open Forum to Discuss Important Statistical Issues Associated with the Development and Review of Therapeutic Drugs and Biologics
Event Venue: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, United States

Basic Essentials of LC/LC-MS, Method Development & Troubleshooting LC &LC-MS Training Course

Event dates: 11 - 15 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Venue in central Berlin, Berlin, Germany

The Complete GC & GC-MS 5-day course

Event dates: 11 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: The Complete GC & GC-MS course is built from the 3-day Practical Essentials of GC & GC-MS and the 2-day GC & GC-MS Clinic courses to provide a complete training solution enabling you to understand y
Event Venue: York University, United Kingdom

EICC-1: First EuCheMS Inorganic 91AV Conference

Event dates: 11 - 14 April 2011
Event summary: The Dalton Division of the RSC joined together with the EuCheMS Inorganic Division (EID) to host the first edition in a new European conference series in Inorganic 91AV.
Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

Society for General Microbiology Spring Conference 2011

Event dates: 11 - 14 April 2011
Event summary: Plan to attend for a fantastic programme covering a broad range of microbiological themes. Take the opportunity to hear leading experts and join in scientific exchange at Europe’s largest annual ga
Event Venue: Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate, HG1 5LA, United Kingdom

Personalized Medicine Partnerships Conference

Event dates: 11 - 13 April 2011
Event summary: We will highlight key issues in forming partnerships and engage the best speakers to share their experiences with you
Event Venue: Washington, DC, United States

Proteinase 2011 – from molecules to medicine

Event dates: 11 - 12 April 2011
Event summary: 7th SCI-RSC symposium on Proteinase Inhibitor Design. This symposium will cover progress in the design and synthesis of aspartic, serine, cysteine and metallo protease inhibitors for a diverse rang
Event Venue: Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, CH-4057, Switzerland

Sino-American International Reserach Forum

Event dates: 11 - 13 April 2011
Event summary: Call for Papers Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi April 11-13, 2011 Professionals are encouraged to submit an abstract for the Forum. Topics related to international education, hea
Event Venue: Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi, 39217, United States

Tablet Process Development, Validation and the application of QbD

Event dates: 11 - 12 April 2011
Event summary: This interactive workshop provides up-to-date, relevant and detailed information on the impact of Quality by Design (QbD) on the Development and Validation of tablet manufacturing processes. It will
Event Venue: CCIT, The Technology Centre of New Jersey, North Brunswick, 08902, United States

GMP Auditor Training

Event dates: 11 - 12 April 2011
Event summary: The key to effective internal auditing of suppliers is the training of both auditors and auditees in the purpose and relevant techniques of the audit and how these techniques can be channelled to ac
Event Venue: CCIT, The Technology Centre of New Jersey, North Brunswick, 08902, United States

Aberration Corrected & Quantitative (S)TEM & Advances in Tomography III

Event dates: 11 - 12 April 2011
Event summary: Both workshops will be accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations. There will also be a small company exhibition alongside the workshops. Aberration Corrected & Quantitative (S)TEM
Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Good Manufacturing Practice (3 Day)

Event dates: 11 - 13 April 2011
Event summary: This stimulating and intensive course builds on the previous knowledge of delegates and is a natural extension of the one day course. It is primarily aimed at key personnel working in QA, QC, prod
Event Venue: RSSL Pharma Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

6th Annual China Pharmaceutical R&D Summit

Event dates: 11 - 13 April 2011
Event summary: The 6th Annual China Pharmaceutical R&D Summit is THE Premier, Must-Attend event each year for the life sciences industry in China.
Event Venue: Grand Hyatt, Shanghai, China

34th Annual British Zeolite Association Conference

Event dates: 11 - 13 April 2011
Event summary: The 2011 meeting of the British Zeolite Association will be held at the University of Edinburgh. The BZA welcomes contributions from all fields of zeolite, microporous and mesoporous materials scien
Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Big Squeeze - Putting Materials under Pressure!

Event dates: 11 April 2011
Event summary: This demonstration talk by Dr Jenny Rodgers and Prof. Colin Pulham
Event Venue: Westlakes Science & Park, Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Dial-a-Molecule Industry Focus Group

Event dates: 11 April 2011
Event summary: The Dial-a-Molecule Grand Challenge: How can we make molecules in days not years? There has been an enthusiastic response to this meeting BUT if you would like to be involved in this key strategic m
Event Venue: SCI headquarters, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

2011 NJC Symposium: New Directions in 91AV

Event dates: 11 - 12 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France

China New Nuclear Powder Development Summit 2011

Event dates: 12 - 15 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Minya Hotel Chengdu, Chengdu, China

13th International Conference on Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces

Event dates: 12 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: A conference focusing on surface metrology, surface characterisation instrumentation and properties of engineering surfaces.
Event Venue: Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, TW1 1DZ, United Kingdom

World Orphan Drug Congress USA

Event dates: 12 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: World Orphan Drug Congress USA brings together industry leaders from big pharma, biotechs, government and research organizations to address the opportunities and challenges for the commercialization
Event Venue: Hilton Embassy Row, Washington D.C., 20036, United States

Directed ortho Metalation, Transition Metal Catalyzed Coupling, and C-H Activation

Event dates: 12 - 14 April 2011
Event summary: The aim of this course is to: a) provide the conceptual framework of the enabling field of aromatic and heteroaromatic directed orthometalation (DoM) chemistry and place it into a practical perspect
Event Venue: London, United Kingdom

Manchester Biomolecular

Event dates: 12 April 2011
Event summary: A one day international symposium at the chemistry biology interface.
Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

World Drug Safety Congress Americas 2011

Event dates: 12 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: The congress for drug safety executives and decision makers
Event Venue: Hyatt Regency Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, MA 02111, United States

Residual Solvents: Practical Strategies for Compliance

Event dates: 12 April 2011
Event summary: This webinar on residual solvents will provide you with practical strategies for complying with regulatory requirements for residual solvents while minimizing resource requirements.
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Clinically Relevant Drug Transporters

Event dates: 12 - 14 April 2011
Event summary: Although the knowledge regarding the conduct of transporters assays and data interpretation has expanded dramatically over the past years, in vitro-to-in vivo and preclinical-to-clinical translation
Event Venue: Maritim proArte, Berlin, Germany

Elements of the Lot Disposition Process - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 12 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: This program will provide the content for pharmaceutical manufacturing sites to establish sound quality management system procedures for the disposition of intermediates, API, drug substan
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

3rd Annual Latin American Regulatory Conference (LARC)

Event dates: 12 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: See website for detailed overview
Event Venue: Marriott Panama Hotel, Panama City, Panama

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Technology and Application

Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: The principal objectives of this programme are to review the basic principles of PET imaging and to convey an understanding of the modern application of PET technology. Specific issues to be addr
Event Venue: King's College London, London, United Kingdom

Cardiovascular Safety in Drug Development: State-of-the-art Assessments

Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: Improve Your Safety Analysis During Drug Development and Analyze and Mitigate Potential Risks
Event Venue: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, 20024-0478, United States

Off-Label Promotion of Medical Devices: Maximizing Your Performance Claims within FDA's Framework of Acceptable Practices - Webinar By GCPanel

Event dates: 13 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: The webinar covers "Off-label statute" and the FDA's nonbinding off-label guidance as relates to re-prints, performance claims, and Promotion. Emphasis is placed on ethical, moral, and
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Asthma & COPD

Event dates: 13 - 14 April 2011
Event summary: SMi’s Asthma & COPD conference will once again explore the latest advances and progress in the development of treatments for respiratory disorders: Key topics at this year's conference: • Bronch
Event Venue: London Marriott Hotel Regent's Park, United Kingdom

How to Audit API Manufacturers

Event dates: 13 April 2011
Event summary: This one day seminar is aimed at QA staff in drug products manufacturers and especially their QPs who have specific responsibilities under directive 2004/27/EC. Participants will learn about the le
Event Venue: CCIT, The Technology Centre of New Jersey, North Brunswick, 08902, United States

RSC Organic Division Northeast Region Symposium

Event dates: 13 April 2011
Event summary: A one-day series of regional lecturers and two plenary lectures supported by a postgraduate poster session.
Event Venue: University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Foods, Myths and Realities - a lunchtime event

Event dates: 13 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Galleywood Heritage Centre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR, United Kingdom

Environmental International Forum SAVE the Planet - Waste & Water Management, Recycling

Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: The Forum is a market and networking place for providers of technology and expertise in the sphere of waste and water management and recycling.
Event Venue: Inter Expo Center, Sofia, 1784, Bulgaria

7th EE & RES Congress and Exhibition for South East Europe

Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2011
Event summary: The most influential event for South-East Europe in the field of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency will be held from 13th to 15th April in IEC - Sofia.
Event Venue: Inter Expo Center, Sofia, 1784, Bulgaria

Facilities Cleaning in Cleanrooms and Controlled Environments - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 13 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: This live webinar concentrates on proper cleanroom cleaning, and discusses tools, equipment, agents, personnel training, extent, and frequencies. It is a very practical training session
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Understanding Attribute Acceptance Sampling including Z1.4 and c=0 Plans - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 13 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: This course provides the attendees with the tools needed to understand and implement acceptance sampling. We explain the basis for sampling plans, the binomial distribution, and show ho
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Data Security Analysis for Healthcare Providers - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: Data Security Analysis for Healthcare Providers: The "meaningful use" rules relating to the adoption of Electronic Medical Records require regular assessment of data security risks. HIPAA
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Eliminate the Confusion - New Requirements for Clinical Laboratories to Meet GCP

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary: This webinar on Good Clinical Practices will help clinical laboratories, analyzing samples from clinical trials, understand the compliance requirements concerning ICH GCP for FDA and EMA compliance.
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Salmonella: Evolution, Epidemiology, Detection and Control

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary: There are approximately 1.4 million of cases of salmonellosis each year within North America with at least 220 cases per 1000 requiring hospital treatment. Although the actual number of cases of sal
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

US FDA requirements for food contact packaging material compliance

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary: This webinar will identify components of a valid letter of guarantee for the food processor and the determinations that food packaging supplier must make in issuing the guarantee, certifying that th
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Southumbria Section AGM

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary: local AGM with a photographic slide show on Bruge
Event Venue: Willy's Wine Bar, Cleethorpes, DN35 8RQ, United Kingdom

FDA's Proposed Rule Regarding Device Establishment Registration and Listing and How to Register and List - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: Device firms, establishments or facilities that are involved in the production and distribution of medical devices intended for use in the U.S are required to register annually. Most es
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Exploiting the cancer genome: Design of chemical probes and molecularly targeted drugs

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary: George & Christine Sosnovsky Award in Cancer Therapy
Event Venue: Swansea University, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Section AGM

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Holiday Inn, Belfast, BT2 8HS, United Kingdom

CANCELLED: Ionic Liquids - Material Processing

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary: This meeting will have talks by Andrew Abbott, Frank Endres, Richard Compton, Jan Fransaer and Peter Knockerman
Event Venue: University of Leciester, Leicester, LE2 2LG, United Kingdom

Your Food, Environment & Consumer Goods - How Safe are they?

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Event dates: 14 April 2011
Event summary: The course is designed to give background knowledge on the wide-ranging impact of microbiology on many aspects of pharmaceutical control. The course looks at the nature of micro-organisms, contamina
Event Venue: RSSL Pharma Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Senior Members Luncheon

Event dates: 15 April 2011
Event summary: Get together occasion for retired members
Event Venue: The Granary Hotel and Restaurant, Kidderminster, DY10 4BS, United Kingdom

Rideal Lecture 2011

Event dates: 15 April 2011
Event summary: The Rideal lecture is an annual award given by SCI’s Colloid and Surface 91AV Group and the RSC’s Colloid and Interface Science Group. Colloid science principles have been successfully applied
Event Venue: Society of Chemical Industry, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

The 510(k) Process and Risk Management

Event dates: 15 April 2011
Event summary: This 510(k) and risk management webinar /training will discuss FDA expectations for information supplied in the 510(k) application and how to best demonstration the product is safe.
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

IPIT Symposium

Event dates: 15 April 2011
Event summary: Process Intensification : TNO is hosting on April 15th 2011 the IPIT Symposium that will focus on practical implementations of Process Intensification Technologies, with contributions from chemica
Event Venue: Museum Het Prinsenhof, 2611 HR Delft, Netherlands

RSC Bioorganic 91AV Group Postgraduate Meeting 2011

Event dates: 15 April 2011
Event summary: An annual meeting that is a flagship event for developing the careers of young researchers at the chemistry/biology interface, with talks and posters from postgraduate students.
Event Venue: 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Retired Members Lunch

Event dates: 15 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: The Randolph Hotel, Suffolk, IP18 6PZ, United Kingdom

Histopathology: Advances in research and techniques (formerly the Improving Immunohistochemistry annual meeting)

Event dates: 15 April 2011
Event summary: This is the 8th Annual event (originally called Improving Immunohistochemistry) and is the flagship meeting for Euroscicon. Held in the centre of London this meeting draws together international ex
Event Venue: University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, United Kingdom

Botanical Microscopy 2011

Event dates: 16 - 21 April 2011
Event summary: The latest in a long running series of RMS sponsored meetings dating back to the 1960s & the heyday of electron microscopy. Recently the meetings have been re-branded to encompass all aspects of bio
Event Venue: University of Wageningen, Netherlands

Analysis of free radicals, radical modifications and redox signalling

Event dates: 18 - 19 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom

Single Molecule Spectroscopy of Biological Systems

Event dates: 18 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom

Faraday Discussion 151: Hydrogen Storage Materials

Event dates: 18 - 20 April 2011
Event summary: Hydrogen is widely billed as the fuel of the future.
Event Venue: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, OX11 0QX, United Kingdom

Rideal Conference

Event dates: 18 - 21 April 2011
Event summary: Invitation only meeting, organised by the Surface Reactivity & Catalysis Group of the RSC.
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Great Indian Developer Summit 2011

Event dates: 19 - 22 April 2011
Event summary: GIDS is the gold standard for Indias software developer ecosystem. IT Features 3 co-located conferences:GIDS.NET,GIDS.Web,GIDS.Java & GIDS.Workshops.
Event Venue: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India

Great Indian Developer Summit 2011

Event dates: 19 - 22 April 2011
Event summary: GIDS is the gold standard for Indias software developer ecosystem. IT Features 3 co-located conferences:GIDS.NET,GIDS.Web,GIDS.Java & GIDS.Workshops
Event Venue: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India

Calibration and Qualification in Analytical Laboratories - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 19 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: Laboratory equipment should be calibrated and/or qualified to demonstrate suitability for the intended use. Laboratory systems including equipment are amongst key targets of FDA inspect
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Thermal Analysis Conference 2011

Event dates: 19 - 20 April 2011
Event summary: This is the Annual TMG multidisciplinary meeting. Lectures will cover themes such as: General Applications of Thermal Analysis, Recent Advances in Thermal Analysis, Pharmaceutical and Polymer Applic
Event Venue: Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Mathematics & Statistics

Event dates: 19 - 20 April 2011
Event summary: The study guide emphasises that QPs must have a knowledge of the practical application of basic statistical tools in pharmaceutical production and QA. This knowledge is essential in demonstrating th
Event Venue: RSSL Pharma Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Overall Residual Risk Evaluation - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 20 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: This presentation discusses practical methods of performing Overall Residual Risk Evaluation and methods for documenting the results of the evaluation activity. Overall Residual Risk Evalu
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Excel Spreadsheets – Step-By-Step Instructions for Compliance - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 20 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: This interactive webinar provides explicit details and live demonstration followed by a collaborative workshop that explains how to configure and validate a GxP compliant spreadsheet appli
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Design Control for Medical Devices - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 21 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: Prior to introduction of a new device, or even a modified design for an existing device, a systematic process must be followed. This process must ensure that all requirements are met. A
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

RSC Lecture: Crime & Stable Isotopes

Event dates: 21 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Rothamsted Research, Okehampton, EX20 2SB, United Kingdom

Responsibilities of a Principal Investigator in Clinical Trials

Event dates: 21 April 2011
Event summary: Discussion on role and responsibilities of clinical trial investigator and the legal and regulatory requirements to follow for Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Blossom Walk and buffet lunch at the National Fruit Collections, Brogdlae

Event dates: 21 April 2011
Event summary: The National Fruit Collections are the world’s largest collection of fruit trees and plants and are situated outside of Faversham just 1 mile from Junction 6 of the M2. The Collection consists of ov
Event Venue: National Fruit Collections, Faversham, ME13 0XZ, United Kingdom

Webinar on Cloud Computing / SaaS - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 21 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: The Cloud Computing / Software as a Service (SaaS) Webinar will present the best practices for the validation of a SaaS Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution. Our presentation
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

How to manage the ongoing information security requirements PCI DSS, HIPAA, GLBA and other key regulations

Event dates: 21 April 2011
Event summary: This webinar on information security compliance will help you understand and adhere to PCI DSS, HIPAA, GLBA and other key regulations. It will show how you can reduce costs associated in implementin
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Clean India 2011

Event dates: 22 - 23 April 2011
Event summary: Solid Waste Management (SWM) Exhibition and Conference.
Event Venue: Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, 500016, India

Process Validation for Medical Device Manufacturers

Event dates: 22 April 2011
Event summary: This Process validation training/webinar for medical device manufacturers will discuss the CDRH interpretation of the GHTF guidance and how manufacturers should develop Process Validation Plans and
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Flow 91AV Congress

Event dates: 24 - 29 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, Boston, MA 02116 3912, United States

Annual International Conference on Stem Cell Research (SCR 2011)

Event dates: 25 - 26 April 2011
Event summary: Innovation in biological sciences and the development of human stem cells have revolutionized today’s medical treatment. Research on stem cell repair offers new hope and possibility of a renewable s
Event Venue: Hotel Equatorial Penang, Penang, 11900, Malaysia

BIT's 2nd World DNA and Genome Day-2011

Event dates: 25 - 29 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Dalian Expo Center, China, China

BIT’s 2nd World DNA and Genome Day (WDD-2011)

Event dates: 25 - 29 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: World EXPO Center, Dalian, 116000, China

The 2nd World DNA and Genome Day 2011 (WDD-2011)

Event dates: 25 - 29 April 2011
Event summary: The 2nd World DNA and Genome Day 2011 (WDD-2011), with a theme of “Reopen Bio-Gateway in Green Economy Era”, which will be held during April 25-29, 2011 at Dalian World Exposition Center, China.
Event Venue: Dalian Expo Center, Dalian, China

Dissolution Instrument Qualification

Event dates: 26 April 2011
Event summary: This webinar will provide participants with an understanding of USP and FDA requirements for dissolution instrument qualification and provide strategies that will enhance success and minimize resour
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Importing and Exporting Medical Devices

Event dates: 26 April 2011
Event summary: In this medical device training on Importing and Exporting learn and understand the import and export process for unapproved and approved medical devices and the documentation process involved. Exam
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Good manufacturing practices for food contact packaging producers in the US and EU

Event dates: 26 April 2011
Event summary: This webinar addresses the components of gmp programs for adherence to both regulatory and voluntary standards protocols. Attention is given to ancillary components such as training, record keeping,
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Asia Regulatory Conference: Asia’s Role in Global Drug Development

Event dates: 26 - 28 April 2011
Event summary: The Conference is being convened in recognition of the launch of the APEC Harmonization Center Event Code: 11910
Event Venue: Grand Hilton Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

How to successfully create a Device History Record and keep FDA happy in the process - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 27 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: Many companies are confident that their record keeping for the firm's device history records is compliant to the Quality System regulation, yet when the FDA comes calling, FDA 483 DHR cite
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Proficiency Testing: How to Pass with Flying Colors and What to Do If You Don't

Event dates: 27 April 2011
Event summary: This Proficiency testing (PT) training/webinar for CLIA will explain the rules of PT testing, the PT testing "danger zones", and CLIA's stance on PT referral and also gives tips and techniques to as
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Transfer of Analytical Procedures According to the New USP Chapter 1224

Event dates: 27 April 2011
Event summary: When validated methods are transferred between laboratories and sites, their validated state should be maintained to ensure the same reliable results in the receiving laboratory. So far there has no
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Retired Members Springtime Social

Event dates: 27 April 2011
Event summary: Social meeting with invited lecture to be given by Prof. Robert Forrest on the subject of 'Operation Paget- the investigation of Diana's and Dodi's death'. This will be followed by a buffet.
Event Venue: University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Cleaning Validation

Event dates: 27 April 2011
Event summary: Efficient and effective plant cleaning is a vitally important aspect of pharmaceutical manufacture. This entertaining and lively course is designed to highlight and explain the most important and
Event Venue: RSSL Pharma Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Beer and Health: 7000 Years of History

Event dates: 27 April 2011
Event summary:
Event Venue: Science Cafe Wales, SWANSEA, SA1 1RR, United Kingdom

Avoiding 'Failure to Investigate' - Observations by Conducting Effective Investigations

Event dates: 28 April 2011
Event summary: This webinar will focus on the key attributes of an effective cGMP investigation, the role of management, employing quality control tools, CAPA effectiveness checks and Warning Letters associated wi
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Johnson Matthey Catalysts Site Tour

Event dates: 28 April 2011
Event summary: Johnson Matthey Catalysts is a world leading catalyst manufacturer and this is an opportunity to find out how catalysts for vehicle exhaust systems are produced. There will be an introduction presen
Event Venue: Johnson Matthey Catalysts, Royston, SG8 5HE, United Kingdom

2010 Corday-Morgan Prize Lecture

Event dates: 28 April 2011
Event summary: Lecture by the 2010 RSC Corday-Morgan Award Winner - Dr Euan Brechin, University of Edinburgh "Coordination 91AV with Oximes- A Five Year Mistake". Followed by a wine reception.
Event Venue: University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Gowning Systems Used in Cleanrooms & Controlled Environments - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 28 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: This live webinar concentrates on identifying cleanroom garment systems, how they should be used, management of their supply, and control of human variables. Key benefits of this semina
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Best Practices for the Implementation and Use of Test Management Tools - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel

Event dates: 28 April 2011
Event summary: Overview: As anyone that has been involved in a traditional paper-based validation project can attest to the ability to manage the validation deliverables, timelines, resources, tasks and the compli
Event Venue: Online Training Webinar, Wilmington, 19801, United States

Establishing a Reduced Testing Program for Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Components

Event dates: 28 April 2011
Event summary: The FDA has begun to more closely scrutinize the industry’s effort in the qualification of suppliers and contractors. This is particularly true in the qualification of the supplier for a reduced tes
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Develop appropriate validation activities to meet to meet U.S. FDA, ICH Q9 and ISO 14971

Event dates: 28 April 2011
Event summary: A Validation Plan is the backbone of a company's validation activities and provides a clear and concise plan for complying with 21 CFR Part 11. The categorization of software determines the validati
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

The FDA’s final Medical Device Data System (MDDS) rule and its implications for currently regulated and unregulated vendors and providers

Event dates: 28 April 2011
Event summary: The FDA signaled a shift from regulatory discretion to enforcement discretion regarding Medical Device Data Systems (MDDS) with the publishing of the final rule on February 14, 2011. Ostensibly, the
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Bringing Compliance to Design Control for Older Products

Event dates: 29 April 2011
Event summary: Many regulated companies have not brought their old products up to the new FDA standards and are not in compliance. This webinar defines the criteria to be used for medical products design history f
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Full-day In-person Seminar - Key GMP Systems in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Labs

Event dates: 29 April 2011
Event summary: The FDA has ramped up surveillance and we have seen an increase in the number of warning letters issued to manufacturers. We have seen a corresponding increase in GMP upgrade projects in the industr
Event Venue: Hampton Inn Philadelphia-International Airport, Philadelphia, 19153, United States

Are you a new Clinical Research Coordinator? Tips on how to get started, what to expect - Webinar By ComplianceOnline

Event dates: 29 April 2011
Event summary: This clinical research webinar will discuss the role and responsibilities of an efficient well rounded Clinical Research coordinator and what to do pre and post trial period to comply with GCP and o
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States