May 2014

Frontiers in Mathematics and Science Education Research 2014 (FISER’14)

Event dates: 1 - 3 May 2014
Event summary: The second international conference on mathematics and science education, Frontiers in Mathematics and Science Education Research 2014 (FISER’14) is organised by EMU-SERG, in partnership with the Eu
Event Venue: Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus, Cyprus

The British Carbon Group May Day Graphene

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: A follow-up meeting to the very successful meeting on Graphene in December 2013 at Manchester.
Event Venue: W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

ŷ��AV Younger Member Wine Tasting & Buffet (East Midlands)

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: Thursday 1st May 6.30pm – 9.30pm University of Nottingham Tickets: £10.00 Hosted by the Younger Member Network, tutored by local wine expert Ray Abercromby. The evening will consist of an in
Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2TU, United Kingdom

Online course on China: Compliance Processes for Life Science Products (Company Establishment, Clinical Trials, Registrations, Renewals and Supply Chain Considerations) By compliance2go

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: This China life science compliance-based webinar will discuss the regulatory structure and requirements for compliance with Chinese SFDA regulations for Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Biologics a
Event Venue: Online, Houston, Texas,, 77042, United States

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Select a Complete Laboratory Software Solution to Manage Quality, Facilitate Compliance & Increase Productivity

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: Attend this complimentary seminar to connect with laboratory software experts and peers from around the country to discover how the right solution can change your lab – forever.
Event Venue: Mary Ward House, London, WC1H 9SN, United Kingdom

2-day In-person seminar on The A to Z's of Microbial Control, Monitoring, Validation and Troubleshooting of Pharmaceutical Water Systems at Washington DC

Event dates: 1 - 2 May 2014
Event summary: This course is designed to provide a microbiology-focused education about all aspects of water systems and how biofilm manages to thrive there. Prior microbiological education or training, though a
Event Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown, San Diego, 92101, United States

Hazard Analysis vs. FMECA - Differences and Commonalities

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: The presentation will explain both methodologies and will show ways how these tools can be used to complement each other. Additionally the differences and limitations of both methods will be illustr
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

FDA 5th International Seminar on CAPA-NJ-1st May

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: The objective of this course is to provide the tools you need to develop and implement a compliant and effective CAPA system, from clear understanding of regulatory requirements to accurate root cau
Event Venue: NJHA Conference & Event Center, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, 08540, United States

2-day In-person Seminar Social Media Trends, Best Practices, and Compliance for Healthcare Professionals

Event dates: 1 - 2 May 2014
Event summary: Social media strategy should be an integrated part of a healthcare marketing plan, though many questions arise when deciding how to best implement. Social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook,
Event Venue: WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON, San Diego, CA, United States

Molecular Oncology – Past, Present and Future of Anti-Cancer Drug Design

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: Dr Michael J. Waring describes medicinal chemistry's role in developing cancer treatments, modern targeted therapies and future challenges tackling resistance.

This lecture, which is the ina
Event Venue: The Chemistry Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

ŷ��AV Symposium on Stereochemistry

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: This symposium is built around the ŷ��AV Stereochemistry Medal lecture to be delivered by Professor O'Brien. There will be 6 other speakers from UK (Braddock) and Ireland (Cook, Gilheany, McGarrigle,
Event Venue: University College Dublin, Dublin, 4, Ireland

iFormulate4Adhesion

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: A one-day interactive training course, iFormulate4Adhesion is relevant to formulators in a number of industries including adhesives, coatings, paints and packaging. The course will be delivered by P
Event Venue: The Source, Sheffield, United Kingdom

2-day GCxGC Data Handling (Zoex GCImage) training course

Event dates: 1 - 2 May 2014
Event summary: This two day course will focus on on the theory and advantages of comprehensive multi-dimensional gas chromatography using either thermal or flow modulation and then you can experience the power of
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

The Pattern of the Cosmos: Physics and Philosophy in the Poetry of T.S. Eliot

Event dates: 1 May 2014
Event summary: What do the scientific and philosophical questions of the first decades of the twentieth century have to do with T.S. Eliot’s poetry?
Event Venue: Charterhouse, GU7 2DX, United Kingdom

St Andrew's College Dublin: chemistry communication competition

Event dates: 2 May 2014
Event summary: Students at St Andrew's College, Dublin will compete in groups for the title of best chemistry communicators!
Event Venue: St Andrews College, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

105th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo

Event dates: 4 - 7 May 2014
Event summary: The AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo is the premier international science and business forum on fats, oils, surfactants, lipids, and related materials. • Attend the best educational program in the ind
Event Venue: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Centre, San Antonio, Texas, United States

The 11th Annual Future of the PBS Summit

Event dates: 5 - 6 May 2014
Event summary: The annual Pharmacuetical Benefit Scheme Summit will bring together pharmacy regulators, pharmaceutical companies and wholesalers, practitioners, educators and consumers.
Event Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriott, Sydney NSW, 2000, Australia

Compound and Sample Management

Event dates: 5 - 7 May 2014
Event summary: Capitalise on Outsourcing, Define Collaborations and Build a Strategic Business Model for the Management of Your Compound Library.
Event Venue: IQPC, London, SW1V 1JZ, United Kingdom

Batch Production Record and Device History Record Review and Quality Assessment

Event dates: 5 May 2014
Event summary: Written procedures are to be established and followed for a time efficient and clear evidence of the quality related elements during the review and approval for release, including packaging and labe
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

7th international Symposium on Hydrocarbons and the Chemistry

Event dates: 5 - 7 May 2014
Event summary:
Event Venue: M’hamed Bougara University of Boumerdes., Boumerdes, 35000, Algeria

AOAC Symposium on Chemical and Microbiological Analytical Challanges on Food Safety

Event dates: 5 - 7 May 2014
Event summary: This Symposium to be held from May 5th-7th in Istanbul will have a number of world-renown scientists invited to give keynote presentations which will be complemented by contributed oral presentation
Event Venue: Harbiye Askeri Museum, Istanbul, Turkey

12th International Hydrocolloids Conference

Event dates: 5 - 9 May 2014
Event summary: The Conference will focus on the new opportunities for natural hydrocolloids in important areas including, foods, pharmaceuticals, medicine and health, cosmetics and personal care. It will include t
Event Venue: Howard International Conference Center, Taipei, Chinese Taipei

Graphene 2014

Event dates: 6 - 9 May 2014
Event summary: 4th edition of Graphene Conference series, Toulouse (France) Plenary session, thematic workshops in parallel, important industrial exhibition
Event Venue: Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis, Toulouse, 31685, France

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (AM)

Event dates: 6 May 2014
Event summary: A series of demonstration lectures for schoolchildren where the children carry out all of the experiments.
Event Venue: 4U@ Theatr Gwaun, FISHGUARD, SA65 9AD, United Kingdom

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (PM)

Quality Systems Approach for the Pharmaceutical Lab: How to Prepare for a Successful Inspection

Event dates: 6 May 2014
Event summary: This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of some of the critical Quality Systems used in Pharmaceutical Laboratories to assure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, a
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

Online course on Meet FDA Expectations for a Tougher Supplier Audit Program By compliance2go

Event dates: 6 May 2014
Event summary: There is a pervasive public perception that the FDA has been ineffective in protecting the public. Recent news events seem to support this perception. The FDA is working hard to change that percepti
Event Venue: Online, Houston, Texas,, 77042, United States

Design History File (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR), Device History Record (DHR)

Event dates: 6 May 2014
Event summary: This Webinar will define, explain and clarify the different records. Are you maintaining adequate DHF, DMR, DHR, and TF records? Do you know what data and information need to reside and where does i
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

Complaint Handling and Management: From Receipt to Trending

Event dates: 6 May 2014
Event summary: An effective complaint handling system is an extremely important part of any quality system. Manufacturers should understand that any complaint received on a product shall be evaluated and, if neces
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

Chemical Landmark Award Symposium- Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin

Event dates: 6 May 2014
Event summary: A Chemical Landmark Award Symposium to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin's Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The event is open to all.
Event Venue: Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

AGM ROI Local Section

Event dates: 6 May 2014
Event summary:
Event Venue: Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin 8, Ireland

Seminar - Prof Matthew Rosseinsky

Event dates: 6 May 2014
Event summary: Visiting from University of Liverpool. Title TBA.
Event Venue: Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

Irish Variety in Chemistry Education

Event dates: 6 May 2014
Event summary: The Irish Variety in Chemistry Education meeting is a held every two years and aims to share good practice in chemistry teaching in higher education in Ireland and beyond.
Event Venue: Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland

ZETEX - Zambian International Education Training & University Exhibition

Event dates: 6 - 7 May 2014
Event summary: ZETEX will hold from the 6-7 May 2014 at the Mulungushi International Conference centre, in Lusaka, Republic of Zambia.
Event Venue: Mulungushi International Conference centre, Lusaka, Zambia

Engineering Challenges Associated with the Life of Graphite Cores

Event dates: 6 - 9 May 2014
Event summary: Fourth EdF Energy Graphite Conference in support of their extensive work on extended the life of the graphite moderators in advanced gas-cooled reactors
Event Venue: The National College, Nottingham, NG8 1DH, United Kingdom

The Robert Robinson Award Lecture

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD13DH, United Kingdom

Senior Members Pub Lunch

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary: Informal pub lunch for small group of older members, their spouses, partners and guests. All welcome but please notify organiser if attending.
Event Venue: The Lamb Inn, Wantage, OX12 9AB, United Kingdom

Cosmetics Regulations

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary: An in-depth, interactive course which gives delegates a full overview and understanding of the cosmetics regulations in the EU, and what you need to know to market a product. It covers the requirem
Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Sierra Leone International Mining and Petroleum Exhibition and Conference

Event dates: 7 - 9 May 2014
Event summary: The inaugural Sierra Leone International Mining and Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SIMEC 2014) will take place from 07 – 09 May 2014, at the newly refurbished Bintumani International Conferenc
Event Venue: Bintumani International Convention Centre, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Global Biobanking Summit 2014

Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2014
Event summary: With Biobanking becoming increasingly important with the rise of biologic and personalised medicine making sure you can get the most out of your samples is key.
Event Venue: Victoria, London, SW1V 1JZ, United Kingdom

Know Your Chocolate!

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary: A social get-together for members and guests, starting off with a chocolate tasting session. Finish off the evening with a buffet supper – reservation essential.
Event Venue: Beverley Arms Hotel, Beverley, HU17 8DD, United Kingdom

Online course on Implementing a Medical Device Reporting (MDR) System Integrated with a UDI System By compliance2go

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar is intended to help you get familiar with the Medical Device Reporting (MDR) pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act or the Act). In the United States, since De
Event Venue: Online, Houston, Texas,, 77042, United States

Membership Engagement Event

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary: Water Science Forum membership engagement event
Event Venue: Queens University Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

Design Control and the ICH Q 10 Pharmaceutical Lifecycle

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar is intended to describe and explain these lifecycle phases, including the associated sub-routines. Using graphics, the inputs and outputs of each phase may be seen and studied thus prov
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (AM)

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary: A series of demonstration lectures for schoolchildren where the children carry out all of the experiments.
Event Venue: 4U@ Theatr Gwaun, FISHGUARD, SA65 9AD, United Kingdom

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (PM)

Retired Members' Lunch

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary: Annual lunch for retired members in the section
Event Venue: Food Academy Restaurant, Leeds, LS10 1 LD, United Kingdom

ŷ��AV Perkin Prize Lecture

Event dates: 7 May 2014
Event summary: Presented by Prof. Varinder Aggarwal, Bristol University 7 May 2014 16:15 in CG60
Event Venue: Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

Molecular Simulations and Visualization: Faraday Discussion 169

Event dates: 7 - 9 May 2014
Event summary: This meeting aims to illustrate and discuss the potential of Human Computer Interaction and Virtual Reality for Computational Molecular Sciences.
Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ, United Kingdom

Retired Members Social- Lecture and Lunch

Event dates: 8 May 2014
Event summary: “The Sheffield University Art Collection”, lecture to be given by Dr Lynne Fox, University Hertitage Officer
Event Venue: Lunch at the Turner Museum of Glass, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom

Auditing Project Management Initiatives

Event dates: 8 May 2014
Event summary: Project management, a profession governed by the PMBok, allows organizations to hire or consult with project managers to handle special projects an organization is undertaken. Project management s
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

ŷ��AV Networking and CPD Meeting, Runcorn

Event dates: 8 May 2014
Event summary: The focus is on networking and Continuing Professional Development - an opportunity to learn about the requirements for professional qualifications.
Event Venue: The Heath Business and Technology Park, Runcorn, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4QX, United Kingdom

2-day In-person seminar on Effective Complaint Handling, Medical Device Reporting and Recalls at Baltimore MD

Event dates: 8 - 9 May 2014
Event summary: The regulatory expectations for both pharmaceuticals and medical devices will be emphasized as well as overview of best practices for timely and effective investigations. Trending is the only way a
Event Venue: Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore, Baltimore, 21202, United States

U.S Veterinary Biological Development and Registration

Event dates: 8 May 2014
Event summary: This presentation provides the background information on the development programs undertaken by the manufactures of these products and the regulatory requirements set for by the United State Departm
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

Twilight of the Scientific Age

Event dates: 8 May 2014
Event summary: A challenging perspective of the state of modern science and its historical, philosophical and sociological contexts. Dr Martin Lopez Corredoira will explore why he believes that science is in de
Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom

Online course on Valuation Methods (U.S. Customs) for Imports into the United States By compliance2go

Event dates: 8 May 2014
Event summary: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has regulations that require the proper valuation of imported commercial merchandise when it is entered into the United States. Valuation is an important area in a
Event Venue: Online, Houston, Texas,, 77042, United States

Digital Pharma Latin Amercia

Event dates: 8 - 9 May 2014
Event summary: Develop a digital blueprint to deliver effective physician and patient interaction and improved sales revenue across brands and regions
Event Venue: Conrad Miami, Miami, 33131, United States

Good Manufacturing Practice (1-day)

Event dates: 8 May 2014
Event summary: This course examines why we have Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), its legal status and the key GMP issues surrounding pharmaceutical manufacture such as documentation, training and facilities. Thi
Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Cumbria Section Annual General Meeting

Event dates: 8 May 2014
Event summary: The Cumbria section's AGM where we review 2013's events and the status of the section at the year end. We also comfirm and, if and as necessary, elect new committee members and officers.
Event Venue: Chase Hotel, Whitehaven, CA28 8AA, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Section Annual Dinner

Event dates: 9 May 2014
Event summary: The guest speaker at the 2014 ŷ��AV NI local Section Dinner is Dr Jimmie Parkes of Inter-Euro Technology Ltd, Co Carlow, Ireland
Event Venue: Ulster Reform Club, Belfast, BT1 1DA, United Kingdom

How Britain’s biggest papermachine is making paper from 100% recycled material

Event dates: 9 May 2014
Event summary: Everybody knows about newspapers from their everyday lives. Most people also know that these are made in the UK from 100% recycled material, but how? You can learn how paper is made during a visit
Event Venue: Palm Paper Ltd, King's Lynn, PE34 3AL, United Kingdom

Orphan drug regulation, value add IP? Better than Patents

Event dates: 9 May 2014
Event summary: we will look through the orphan drug regulations in the USA and EU, we will go through these very similar regulatory areas and look at the orphan opportunities in other parts of the world. We will g
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

Anthias Complete GC & GC-MS Training Course in Abu Dhabi

Event dates: 11 - 15 May 2014
Event summary: Anthias Consulting is running their popular 5-day Complete GC & GC-MS training course in Abu Dhabi, as part of their 2014 overseas training programme. The course will be hosted by the Emirate of Ab
Event Venue: National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), United Arab Emirates

Towards New Therapeutics for Diseases of the Developing World

Event dates: 11 - 12 May 2014
Event summary: Designing drugs to fight diseases that cause high mortality and morbidity amongst the people of the developing world is a global challenge. This meeting will focus on medicinal chemistry approaches
Event Venue: GlaxoSmithKline, Tres Cantos, Madrid, 28760, Spain

4-day Comprehensive GC-MS Training (Agilent 5975 MS) training course

Event dates: 12 - 15 May 2014
Event summary: The four-day Comprehensive GC-MS Training course introduces the fundamental theory of quadrupole GC-MS along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Agilent 5975 Mass Spectrometer
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Big Data in Pharma

Event dates: 12 - 13 May 2014
Event summary: Following on from the phenomenal success of a portfolio of pharmaceutical events, SMI are proud to present the inaugural Big Data in Pharma Conference
Event Venue: Holiday Inn Regents Park, London, W1W 5EE, United Kingdom

Big Data in Pharma

Event dates: 12 - 13 May 2014
Event summary: Following on from the phenomenal success of a portfolio of pharmaceutical events, SMI are proud to present the inaugural Big Data in Pharma Conference Monday 12th – Tuesday 13th December 2014, Londo
Event Venue: Holiday Inn Regents Street, London, W1W 5EE, United Kingdom

The new chemistry of the elements

Event dates: 12 - 13 May 2014
Event summary: This discussion meeting – the first-ever linking the Royal Society and the German Academy of Sciences – will confirm that the Periodic Table not only represents the best way of mastering the fascina
Event Venue: The Royal Society, London, sw1y 5ag, United Kingdom

Testing For Safety, Reliability, And Durability

Event dates: 12 May 2014
Event summary: Usual inspection and testing is highly inadequate for product validation. The purpose of testing is much more than merely conforming to specifications. Specifications traditionally miss about 60% re
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326, United States

The 13th Cardiff Chemistry Conference

Event dates: 12 - 13 May 2014
Event summary: The Cardiff Chemistry Conference is a forum for leading scientists to present the results of their ground-breaking research, with lectures covering the full spectrum of Chemistry.
Event Venue: Cardiff University School of Chemistry, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Bristol ChemLabS Talk & Lecture Demonstration

Event dates: 12 May 2014
Event summary: This is an exciting opportunity to hear about current research in chemistry from a postgraduate student working at Bristol University. You will also be treated to a spectacular lecture demonstration
Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom

Innovation: Solving Other People's Problems

Event dates: 12 May 2014
Event summary: This talk will reflect on how innovation should be driven by solving problems and discuss, with examples, what characterises good innovation practice. The importance of communication, design, collab
Event Venue: ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Bioavailability 2014

Event dates: 12 - 14 May 2014
Event summary: The aim of the Bioavailability 2014 conference is to report and discuss results of recent scientific research related to bioavailability of micronutrients and bioactive compounds. The format of the
Event Venue: Hotel Recanto - Iguassu Falls, PR, 85863-000, Brazil

Controlling Cancer Summit

Event dates: 12 - 14 May 2014
Event summary: A three day Controlling Cancer Summit examining: 1. Advances in Cancer Screening and Prevention Research, 2. Cancer Biomarker Discovery and Assay Development, and 3. Anti-Cancer Therapeutics: From r
Event Venue: Cineworld: The O2, London, SE10 0DX, United Kingdom

Global Petrochemicals Conference

Event dates: 13 - 15 May 2014
Event summary: The global petrochemical market is undergoing rapid changes, with the emergence of new ethylene crackers in the US, the Middle East increasing their attention in R&D and joint ventures and Europe lo
Event Venue: Berlin, Germany

Retired Members Lunch

Event dates: 13 May 2014
Event summary: Two course lunch to include wine followed by a talk from Dr Mark Woolfe entitled Horsemeat – The Latest Food Scandal. There is a £10 charge per attendee.
Event Venue: Galleywood Heritage Centre, Chelmsford, CM2 8TR, United Kingdom

Retired Members' Luncheon

Event dates: 13 May 2014
Event summary: Note the change of date!!
Event Venue: The Mill at Rode, Frome, BA11 6AG, United Kingdom

Fire Retardants in Plastics 2014

Event dates: 13 - 14 May 2014
Event summary: Trends and technical developments in the international flame retardant industry
Event Venue: Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver, 80202, United States

Practical Approaches to Quality by Design (QbD) for Pharmaceutical Process Research, Development and Manufacturing

Event dates: 13 - 15 May 2014
Event summary: This course focuses on practical approaches to accelerated QbD implementation, and it makes practical recommendations for realistic implementation of QbD elements.
Event Venue: Hotel Fira Palace, Barcelona, Spain

The Disruptive Practitioner: Strategies for Corrective Action.

Event dates: 13 May 2014
Event summary: Since most disciplinary policies are progressive, a progressive policy applies increasingly more severe sanctions to additional incidents of bad behavior. Without documentation of past performance,
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

Mid-Southern Counties AGM

Event dates: 13 May 2014
Event summary: Annual General Meeting of the Mid-Southern Counties section
Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southamoton, SO17 1SE, United Kingdom

LXXX International Research and Practice Conference

Event dates: 13 - 20 May 2014
Event summary: International Academy of Sciences and Higher Education (Great Britain) and their partners invite you to take part in research analytics championship and LXXX International Research and Practice Conf
Event Venue: The International Academy of Sciences and Higher Education (Great Britain), London, N11 2DE, United Kingdom

Seminar - Dr Stuart Mackenzie

Event dates: 13 May 2014
Event summary: Visiting from University of Oxford. Title TBA.
Event Venue: Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

Level 4 Award in HACCP Management for Food Manufacturing

Event dates: 13 - 16 May 2014
Event summary: Level 4 Award in HACCP Management for Food Manufacturing focuses on the implementation of HACCP, leadership, verification and HACCP auditing.
Event Venue: Leatherhead Food Research, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RY, United Kingdom

Gels, Thickeners and Stabilising Agents

Event dates: 13 - 15 May 2014
Event summary: Collectively known as hydrocolloids, each gelling, thickening and stabilising agent will be given its own specific presentation. Industry experts will go into detail about their sources, processing,
Event Venue: Leatherhead Food Research, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RY, United Kingdom

Roles and Professional Duties of a Qualified Person

Event dates: 13 - 14 May 2014
Event summary: A Qualified Person (QP) must certify that each batch of medicinal product complies with its Marketing Authorisation or Product Specification File, GMP and certain other requirements. Their conduc
Event Venue: The Science & Technology Centre, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Hazard Communication for Small Businesses

Event dates: 13 May 2014
Event summary: The ŷ��AV is partnering with REACHReady to deliver this one-day workshop on chemical hazard communication for small businesses. We will focus on the CLP regulation (Classificati
Event Venue: The ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Bioavailability - Bioequivalence, Dissolution testing and Biowaivers

Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2014
Event summary: 2014's leading conference for clinical, R&D and regulatory teams working with bioequivalence studies, biowaivers and dissolution testing.
Event Venue: Continental Hotel Zara, Budapest, 1074, Hungary

23rd Annual EU Pharmaceutical Law Forum

Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2014
Event summary: Europe's Leading Pharma Law Conference - Our meeting is Europe’s most respected pharma law event & has gained a solid reputation for covering the most important topics & attracting the best speakers
Event Venue: The Hotel Brussels, Brussels, 1000, Belgium

Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference 2014

Event dates: 14 May 2014
Event summary: The 2014 Conference will focus on the latest developments in Innovation and Technology.
Event Venue: East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ, United Kingdom

Elements of a Pharmaceutical GMP Training System

Event dates: 14 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar will review the foundational requirements and strategies for the creation or enhancement of a GMP training system that contributes to employee quality performance.
Event Venue: michigan, 48326, United States

Retired Members' Lunch

Event dates: 14 May 2014
Event summary: Retired members should have received an invitation by post in April. If you haven't received one or you feel you are eligible and would like to attend, please contact Lee Priest.
Event Venue: Staff House, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom

High Content Analysis

Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2014
Event summary: The 11th High Content Analysis conference, featuring an array of leading international speakers.
Event Venue: FIRA BARCELONA, Barcelona, 08038, Spain

The Fantastic Future of Food: Celebrating the past, looking to the future

Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2014
Event summary: Join us for the event that will launch IFST's year-long Jubilee celebration! Over two days we will look back at how the food sector has evolved over the last 50 years but more importantly, look forw
Event Venue: Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom

The 4th ICIS World Surfactants Conference

Event dates: 15 - 16 May 2014
Event summary: From feedstocks to end-users: examining market dynamics in a rapidly changing industry.
Event Venue: Hyatt Regency Jersey City, Jersey City, 07302, United States

The 4th ICIS World Surfactants Conference

Event dates: 15 - 16 May 2014
Event summary: From feedstocks to end-users: examining market dynamics in a rapidly changing industry. Can you afford to miss this renowned meeting in the surfactants business calendar?
Event Venue: Hyatt Regency, Jersey City, 07302, United States

Online course on Submitting FDA Electronic Regulatory Filings – Drug Establishment Registrations and Drug Listings By compliance2go

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires electronic submission for labeler code requests, drug establishment registrations, drug listings, annual renewals, and updates. The electronic proc
Event Venue: Online, Houston, Texas,, 77042, United States

FDA's New Guidance On Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT); Qualification of MDDT for Patient Assessment

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar will discuss a voluntary process for qualification of Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) for use in device development. An MDDT is a scientifically validated tool (test) to determi
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

True Safety vs. Regulatory Compliance

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar will discuss tried and true methodologies for overcoming a reliance of regulatory compliance and the establishment of a robust safety management system. It will present a models of Safe
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

Breeding Plants for the Future

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: A one-day conference for all involved in crop science and agribusiness. Cutting-edge research will be reviewed, including how epigenetic variation affecting changes in gene expression will create ne
Event Venue: University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6AH, United Kingdom

The 2nd ŷ��AV Finnish Section Annual Seminar in Turku: FILLING THE GAPS BETWEEN CELLULOSE CHEMISTRY AND CELLULOSIC FIBRE TECHNOLOGY

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: Speakers: FiDiPro Professor Thomas Heinze, Prof. Pedro Fardim, Prof. Maija Tenkanen, Dr. Antti Laukkanen, Sr. Specialist Margaretha Söderqvist. Who can participate: anyone interested in chemical
Event Venue: Åbo Akademi University, Arken, Turku, Finland

Further statistical tools for analytical scientists

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: Modern analytical instruments are capable of producing a large amount of data. To interpret this data effectively requires the application of statistics. This course builds on the topics covered in
Event Venue: LGC, Teddington, TW110LY, United Kingdom

Testing and Analysis of Concrete

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: The chemical analysis day meeting is a forum to discuss developments of the revision of BS 1881:Part 124 dealing with the chemical analysis of concrete and the renewal of TR32 – interpretation of th
Event Venue: Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, London, SW1Y 5AF, United Kingdom

Combating counterfeit medicines: a major and growing challenge to patient safety Going global

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: Counterfeit medicines are not a new phenomenon. What is new is the recent global escalation of both counterfeit prescription and consumer healthcare products. This will provide a current and strateg
Event Venue: Burlington House, LONDON, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

The 4th ICIS World Surfactants Conference. May 2014

Annual General Meeting and Lecture

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: AGM of Liverpool Section Trust followed by Lecture. Lecture title 'Recent advances in the chemical development and the detection of drugs in fingerprints'
Event Venue: Foresight Centre, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GL, United Kingdom

2050: Sustainable UK?

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: The world seems destined to continue to rely on fossil reserves, encouraged by cheap methane from fracking and new oil discoveries. However we know that this can only lead to planetary disaster. Nor
Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom

Sheffield and District AGM

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: details tbc
Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom

How to Identify, Characterize, Select, and Isolate the Optimal Solid State Form for Pharmaceutical Development

Event dates: 15 - 16 May 2014
Event summary: Solid-state characterization of an API or drug product is critical to any pharmaceutical development project. This type of information is crucial from a scientific, regulatory, and intellectual prop
Event Venue: Rutgers University Inn & Conference Centre, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

ŷ��AV Organic and Dalton Division Awards Symposium

Event dates: 15 May 2014
Event summary: Prof. John Gladysz (ŷ��AV Organometallic Chemistry Award 2013), Prof. John Brown (ŷ��AV Robert Robinson Award 2013) and Dr John Bower (ŷ��AV Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prize 2013) plus further speakers TBC
Event Venue: The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

European Symposium on Biological and Organic Chemistry (ESBOC)

Event dates: 16 - 18 May 2014
Event summary: 48th ESBOC Symposium “Biological applications of supramolecular chemistry” (Chair: Prof. Jose Luis Mascareñas, CIQUS, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Event Venue: Gregynog Hall, Newtown, Wales, United Kingdom

A History of Beer and the Chemistry Contribution to Brewing by David Crease from Woodfords Brewery

Event dates: 16 May 2014
Event summary: An educational talk which will include a beer tasting session and a curry supper.
Event Venue: Willy's Wine Bar, Cleethorpes, United Kingdom

3rd AGRI-net International Conference on Plant Chemical Biology: Jealott’s Hill

Event dates: 16 May 2014
Event summary: The 3rd AGRI-net International Plant Chemical Biology conference aims to stimulate collaborations between the chemical biology and agri-science research communities drawn from academia and industry.
Event Venue: Bracknell, RG42 6EY, United Kingdom

2014 ŷ��AV Toxicology Award Seminar

Event dates: 16 May 2014
Event summary: A half-day meeting on "Translating the revolution in toxicological science into real world impact" with a Keynote lecture from Prof. Alan Boobis, the 2013 ŷ��AV Toxicology Award winner. Prof. Boobis
Event Venue: The Chemistry Centre, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Thames Valley Guest Evening

Event dates: 16 May 2014
Event summary: This year our guest speaker, Dr. Barbara Brockway, will be giving us an insight into the challenges facing scientists as they attempt to develop the next generation of health and beauty treatments i
Event Venue: Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Reading, RG4 9NH, United Kingdom

FDA Compliance Training-21 CFR Part 11 - How companies are implementing electronic records/electronic signatures effectively

Event dates: 16 May 2014
Event summary: Get Online Trainings, webinars and seminars on FDA regulations standards and best practices from renowned experts. Complianz World, a leading GRC training provider, brings a range of topics related
Event Venue: complianzworld, phoenix, 85021, United States

3rd AGRI-net International Conference on Plant Chemical Biology: Jealott’s Hill

Annual Spring Lunch

Event dates: 17 May 2014
Event summary: Annual Spring Lunch of the Mid-Southern Counties section
Event Venue: The THREE LIONS RESTAURANT ,STUCKTON, STUCKTON, near Fordingbridge Hants, SP6 2HF, United Kingdom

38th International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography

Event dates: 18 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: The 38th International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography (ISCC), the premier meeting for pressure and electrodriven microcolumn separations and related techniques
Event Venue: Congress Centre, Riva del Garda, Italy

2nd Annual Next Generation Sequencing Data Congress 2014

Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2014
Event summary: The congress will cover the latest advances in NGS data analysis and data handling. Hear case studies from leading academic and pharmaceutical organisations on overcoming the NGS data challenges in
Event Venue: TBC, London, United Kingdom

Membrane protein folding: lipid modulation and de novo communication networks

Event dates: 19 May 2014
Event summary:
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

HPLC/UHPLC Troubleshooting

Event dates: 19 May 2014
Event summary: Solve common problems that can occur & learn how to qualify the performance of your HPLC/UHPLC instrument with specific tests. Isolate existing problems & learn to prevent most.
Event Venue: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd, Hoddesdon, EN11 9BU, United Kingdom

Modern Synthetic Methods & Chiral USA

Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2014
Event summary: This 3-day conference and exhibition has been designed to fill a gap in the conference field, providing a forum where industry and academia can meet to discuss new synthetic methodology and chiral c
Event Venue: Radisson Resort Orlando Celebration, Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Polymorphism & Crystallisation:Chemical Development Issues

Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2014
Event summary: The reproducible production of organic crystals in the correct form (habit, solvate, polymorph) and particle size is a source of much heart-ache. Although production of new polymorphs and solvate
Event Venue: Radisson Resort Orlando Celebration, Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Spring School In Colloid Science

Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2014
Event summary: The course will provide a general introduction to colloid science coupled with a more detailed illustration of the most important theoretical and experimental studies. Colloid science has applicat
Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom

Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM); Worker-right-to-know

Event dates: 19 May 2014
Event summary: Overview of changes to the Hazard Communication Standard (Haz Com); Worker-right-to-know Labeling requirements Safety Data Sheets (SDS) format – 16 sections
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

AS Revision Masterclass

Event dates: 19 May 2014
Event summary: This event is designed to give a taste of university life, but focuses on improving core understanding and examination performance in A-level Chemistry. An interactive lecture and workshop sessions
Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

Beilstein Bozen Symposium - Chemistry and Time

Event dates: 19 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: Topics covered by this conference: Signaling, Photosynthesis, Drug development, delivery and resistance, Chronobiology, Real-time monitoring of reactions and biochemical events, Developmental biolog
Event Venue: Yachthotel Prien, Prien (Chiemsee), 83209, Germany

ADC Summit 2014

Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2014
Event summary: SMI's 3rd Annual ADC Summit, London, UK Making your smart bomb smarter – creating innovative antibody-drug conjugates
Event Venue: Holiday Inn Regents Park, London, W1W 5EE, United Kingdom

5th Annual Discovery Partnerships 2014

Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2014
Event summary: Understanding the drivers for discovery partnerships - Defining realistic goals - Finding the right partner!
Event Venue: Movenpick Hotel Berlin, Berlin, 10963, Germany

Introduction to Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

Event dates: 19 May 2014
Event summary: Course cost: £350 early bird £295
Event Venue: ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Beilstein Bozen Symposium on Chemistry and Time

Event dates: 19 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: Aspects covered by this conference: Signaling, Photosynthesis, Drug development, delivery and resistance Chronobiology, Real-time monitoring of reactions and biochemical events, Developmental biol
Event Venue: Yachthotel Chiemsee, Prien, 83209, Germany

4-day Hands-on Sample Preparation training course

Event dates: 19 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: The Hands-On Sample Preparation course combines the 4 individual hands-on sample preparation days covering Headspace, Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction (SPME), Thermal Desorption and Pyrolysis. Thes
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

1-day Hands-on Headspace training course

Event dates: 19 May 2014
Event summary: This one day course is spent learning the theory of static and dynamic headspace and how to modify samples to improve results, then using this knowledge to create HS methods, analyse samples and exp
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

34th International Conference on Vacuum Microbalance and Thermoanalytical Techniques (ICVMTT 34) and International Conference

Event dates: 19 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry of NAS of Ukraine cordially invites all the scientists active in the fields of surface science and thermoanalytical techniques to participate in the 34th Intern
Event Venue: Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, 03164, Ukraine

Kinase 2014: past, present and beyond. 6th ŷ��AV / SCI symposium on kinase inhibitor design

Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2014
Event summary: Now with over twenty FDA-approved small molecules, the field of kinase inhibition has matured. The sixth ŷ��AV/SCI symposium on kinases will encompass case studies of on-going programmes as well as su
Event Venue: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, CB22 3AT, United Kingdom

Flame Retardant Materials Conference

Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2014
Event summary: BCC Research's event, Conference on Recent Advances in Flame Retardancy of Polymeric Materials, now in its 25th year, is the premier event of its type in the United States. Specifically for scien
Event Venue: Sheraton Stamford Hotel, United States

Pain Therapeutics

Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2014
Event summary: SMi presents the 14th Annual Pain Therapeutics Conference, taking place on 19th and 20th May 2014, London, UK.
Event Venue: Holiday Inn Regents Park, London, W1W 5EE, United Kingdom

NPL Open House

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: Following on from the success of the 2012 Open House, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington will be holding another open event on Tuesday 20 May 2014 from 2pm until 8pm.
Event Venue: NPL, Teddington, TW110LW, United Kingdom

1-day Hands-on Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction (SPME) training course

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: This one day course is spent learning the theory behind Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction and how to modify samples to improve results, then using this knowledge to create SPME methods, analyse samples a
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Food and Drink Microbiology for Non-microbiologists

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: An introductory course for non-microbiologists that describes the various kinds and types of microorganisms associated with foods, their effect on food products and/or consumers and the ways in whic
Event Venue: Leatherhead Food Research, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RY, United Kingdom

GCP and Quality in Clinical Trials

Event dates: 20 - 21 May 2014
Event summary: Informa Life Sciences’ GCP and Quality in Clinical Trials conference has been specifically designed to tackle the current issues that are affecting quality and compliance in a clinical setting.
Event Venue: Pullman Hotel, Koeln, 50667, Germany

The future of Nuclear energy in the UK: new build, supply chain, planning and energy prices

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: This seminar will be a timely opportunity to examine the future of nuclear energy in the UK.
Event Venue: TBC, London, United Kingdom

Responsible Person

Event dates: 20 - 21 May 2014
Event summary: This intensive 2-day course evaluates the key roles and responsibilities of the Responsible Person (RP) and Deputy RP in relation to Directive 2001/83/EC, Directive 2004/27/EC, EU Guidelines on Good
Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

SAP Asia Pacific Conference for Utilities

Event dates: 20 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: Case studies, forward-looking keynotes, and best practices to discover how utilities world-wide are driving growth and succeeding in times of change.
Event Venue: Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore, 039593, Singapore

Webinar on Lifecycle Approach to Analytical Methods: Incorporating QbD Principles into Method Development, Validation and Transfer by Global Compliance Trainings

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: This course is designed to provide participants with a lifecycle approach to developing and validating analytical methods, including some elements aligned with QbD concepts. By using a lifecycle app
Event Venue: online, michigan, United States

Lifecycle Approach to Analytical Methods: Incorporating QbD Principles into Method Development, Validation and Transfer

Developing a Healthy Relationship with FDA

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar will describe how drug development works in a pharmaceutical company for those students who do not have this experience. The common steps that companies take to develop drugs are descri
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

Master Drug and Medical Device Reporting (MDRs)

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: Manufacturers of APIs, Final Drug Products and Medical Devices are required to report to the FDA when they learn that any of their products may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injur
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

Food for Thought 2014

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: SCI's Food Group's annual 'Food for Thought' evening event will be held on 20 May at the IPA offices (44 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QS), London. This is a great opportunity to hear presentations
Event Venue: IPA, London, SW1X 8QS, United Kingdom

Introduction to LNG and the Value Chain

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: Early Bird £450 Regular £ 500
Event Venue: ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Reservoir Engineering for Other Disciplines Part 1

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: Early Bird £ 500 Regular £ 550 A discount will be offered for combining Part 1 with Part 2
Event Venue: ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

HPLCMethod Development

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: Learn to implement a systemic, efficient approach to developing robust reversed-phase HPLC methods. Use as a stand-alone MD strategy or add to existing procedures.
Event Venue: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd, Hoddesdon, EN11 9BU, United Kingdom

5th Annual Biosimilars Asia 2014

Event dates: 20 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: IBC’s Biosimilars Asia 2014, the largest and most cutting-edge conference will this year focus on partnerships and emerging models of collaboration that provide win-win solutions for regional biosim
Event Venue: Grand Hyatt, Shanghai, China

Pipes in Infrastructure 2014

Event dates: 20 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: Pipes in Infrastructure 2014 will offer a unique networking opportunity for delegates representing the entire industry, including pipe specifiers and installers and end users, resin suppliers, addit
Event Venue: Hotel Nikko, Düsseldrof, Düsseldorf, 40210, Germany

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (AM)

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: A series of demonstration lectures for schoolchildren where the children carry out all of the experiments.
Event Venue: University of Wales Trinity Saint David, CARMARTHEN, SA31 3EP, United Kingdom

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (PM)

Science and the Assembly 2014

Event dates: 20 May 2014
Event summary: This event, now in its eleventh year, is designed to develop closer links between the scientific community in Wales and the National Assembly for Wales and the Welsh Government.
Event Venue: The Pierhead and Senedd, Cardiff, CF99 1NA , United Kingdom

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (AM)

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary: A series of demonstration lectures for schoolchildren where the children carry out all of the experiments.
Event Venue: University of Wales Trinity Saint David, CARMARTHEN, SA31 3EP, United Kingdom

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (PM)

3rd annual CCP-BioSim conference – Frontiers of Biomolecular Simulation

Event dates: 21 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: This event will bring together computational and experimental scientists with an interest in developing and applying biomolecular simulation techniques to their work.
Event Venue: University of Edinburgh,, United Kingdom

Visit to Avonmouth Sewage Treatment Works

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary:
Event Venue: Avonmouth Sewage Treatment Works, Bristol, BS11 0YS, United Kingdom

Reservoir Engineering for Other Disciplines Part 2

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary: Early Bird £500 Regular £550 A discount will be offered for combining Part 1 with Part 2
Event Venue: ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Drugs from Bugs: Biotechnical manufacturing of pharmaceuticals

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary: An evening lecture organised jointly by the ŷ��AV, Central Yorkshire Section and the Society of Biology, Yorkshire Branch
Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

Online course on 21 CFR Part 820 - Quality System Regulation -Applying Principles of Lean Documents and Lean Configuration By compliance2go

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary: All life science businesses are required to maintain their Quality Management System (QMS) processes in a state of control, via controlled documents and objective evidence in the form of records.
Event Venue: Online, Houston, Texas,, 77042, United States

Master Verification and Validation Planning to Meet US FDA, ISO 13485

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary: The roles of different V&V protocols. How to employ equipment / process DQs, IQs, OQs, and PQs, against a background of limited company resources (personnel, budget, time). A matrix simplifies "as-p
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

Negligent Credentialing: Make Sure Your Peer Review is Effective

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary: Hospitals, as corporate entities, have the ultimate responsibility for the quality of medical care provided in its facilities. This statement can be misleading, however, if one concludes that the ho
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

Post Grant Patent Challenges in the United States

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary: The Law Group’s next “flash” seminar will take place on Wednesday, 21 May 2014 and will look at post grant patent challenges in the US. 18 months after the new post-grant challenges went into ef
Event Venue: Finnegan Europe LLP, London, EC4M 7EG, United Kingdom

A visit to Avonmouth Sewage Treatment Works

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary: The bodily waste of up to a million people from Bristol and the South West is collected at the works, which is fed by Bristol's four major sewer systems and treats on average 210 megalitres per day
Event Venue: Avonmouth Sewage Treatment Works, Bristol, BS11 0YS, United Kingdom

Clinical Trial Logistics at Marriott Regents Park Hotel

Event dates: 21 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: SMi's Clinical Trial Logistics conference returns, on the 21st and 22nd May 2014 in London, for its 8th year.
Event Venue: Marriott Regents Park Hotel, London, NW3 3ST, United Kingdom

11th Annual Mastering Medicinal Chemistry

Event dates: 21 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: Improving Drug Discovery Success Rates
Event Venue: Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA, 02210, United States

Structure-Based Drug Design

Event dates: 21 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: Using Structure and Rational Design to Accelerate Discovery
Event Venue: Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA, 02210, United States

Biosimilars

Event dates: 21 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: Optimise biosimilar development with latest developments in regulatory, market access, interchangeability and substitution, quality, comparability, analytical, non-clinical & clinical.
Event Venue: Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz, Berlin, 10249, Germany

CHI's Structure-Based Drug Design

Event dates: 21 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: This conference will showcase informative, high-quality case studies, innovative techniques, and strategies to move from computation to experiment, and finally, to drug. Top scientists from pharma a
Event Venue: Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, 02210, United States

1-day Hands-on Thermal Desorption training course

Event dates: 21 May 2014
Event summary: This one day course begins with the theory of thermal desorption, types of samples that can be analysed using this technique, types of tube packing materials and how to collect samples. This knowled
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Mechanochemistry: from solid-state and soft matter transformations to single molecular reactivity: Faraday Discussion 170

Event dates: 21 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: This meeting aims to bring together experts in milling mechanochemistry and sonochemistry.
Event Venue: McGill University, Montreal, H2X 3P8, Canada

Understanding and Preparing the Quality and Pharmaceutical Module of the Global CTD Dossier

Event dates: 21 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: Become more confident in your daily practices by gaining a deeper understanding of the US and European regulatory requirements for Module 3 (CTD) of your application.
Event Venue: Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton, London, W1T 5AY, United Kingdom

11th Mastering Medicinal Chemistry

Event dates: 21 - 22 May 2014
Event summary: A must attend event for senior medicinal chemists. Includes discussions on the future role of medicinal chemistry & improved discovery success rates.
Event Venue: Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, 02210, United States

1-day Hands-on Pyrolysis training course

Event dates: 22 May 2014
Event summary: This one day course begins with the theory of thermal desorption, types of samples that can be analysed using this technique, types of tube packing materials and how to collect samples. This knowled
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

UMEC 2014 - 2nd edition Uganda Mining, Energy and Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition

Event dates: 22 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: UMEC 2014 (2nd edition Uganda Mining, Energy and Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition) will take place from 22 – 23 May 2014 at the Serena hotel, Kampala, Republic of Uganda.
Event Venue: The Kampala Serena Hotel, Kampala, Uganda

ŷ��AV Bader Award Lecture

Event dates: 22 May 2014
Event summary: The 2013-14 ŷ��AV Bader Award lecture will be given by Dr Jonathan Goodman (University of Cambridge), together with 2 supporting lectures.
Event Venue: University of Greenwich MEDWAY Campus, ME4 4TB, United Kingdom

Property-Based Drug Design

Event dates: 22 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: Designing the Right Physicochemical and Bio-physical Properties for Improved Developability
Event Venue: Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA, 02210, United States

Chemical Biology for Target Validation

Event dates: 22 - 23 May 2014
Event summary: Minimizing Molecular & Biological Attrition by Interrogating Target-Phenotype Relationships
Event Venue: Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA, 02210, United States

Senior Members Pub Lunch

Event dates: 22 May 2014
Event summary: Informal pub lunch for small group of older members, their spouses, partners and guests. All welcome but please notify organiser if attending.
Event Venue: Boulters Lock, Maidenhead, SL6 8PE, United Kingdom

Graphene: Unexpected Science in a Pencil Trace

Event dates: 22 May 2014
Event summary: Rapid progress has been made in the field of Graphene, the 2-dimensional wonder material that has captured the imagination of the scientific community in recent years
Event Venue: University of Northumbria, Newcastle, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom

“A��Բ�?”

Event dates: 22 May 2014
Event summary: In this lecture we explore the fascinating theme of life in a Universe in constant change and development, from its very simple and remote origin. Did it all happen just by chance?
Event Venue: University of Surrey, United Kingdom

Online course on Establishing a Medical Device Complaint Handling System integrated with a UDI System By compliance2go

Event dates: 22 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar is intended to help you get familiar with how to implement a medical device complaint handling system integrated with a unique device identification (UDI) system. This webinar is furt
Event Venue: Online, Houston, Texas,, 77042, United States

LC-MS for Chromatographers

Event dates: 22 May 2014
Event summary: Learn how a mass spectrometer works, the advantages (& limitations) of adding MS detection to your LC analysis & the basic procedures needed to get the most out of LC-MS instruments.
Event Venue: Swan at Streatley, RG8 9HR, United Kingdom

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (AM)

Event dates: 22 May 2014
Event summary: A series of demonstration lectures for schoolchildren where the children carry out all of the experiments.
Event Venue: University of Wales Trinity Saint David, CARMARTHEN, SA31 3EP, United Kingdom

Science & Energy Demonstration Lectures for Schoolchildren (PM)

Validating HPLC Methods

Event dates: 23 May 2014
Event summary: By planning ahead you will develop better methods that will validate more easily. Learn which variables are important & which aren't & when re-validation is and isn't needed.
Event Venue: Swan at Streatley, RG8 9HR, United Kingdom

ExTech2014, 16th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies

Event dates: 25 - 28 May 2014
Event summary: ExTech2014: The flagship event for sample preparation, analytical extraction and sample clean-up techniques.
Event Venue: Centre of Mediterranean Architecture, Chania, Crete, 73100, Greece

Advanced Regulatory Affairs for Agrochemicals

Event dates: 26 - 28 May 2014
Event summary: This intensive course will challenge participants to build on existing regulatory strategies in order to improve efficiency and shorten timelines.
Event Venue: Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton, London, W1T5AY, United Kingdom

International School of Crystallization (ISC2014): Drugs, agrochemicals, minerals, new materials

Event dates: 26 - 30 May 2014
Event summary: As every last week of May since 2005, we are please to announce the International School of Crystallization in Granada (Spain) from Monday 26th to Friday 30th of May 2014. The School is organized by
Event Venue: Hotel San Anton, Granada, 18005, Spain

QP Pharmaceutical Quality Systems

Event dates: 27 - 29 May 2014
Event summary: The manufacture of pharmaceutical products requires the establishment and implementation of an effective Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS). The PQS must be appropriate for the activities performe
Event Venue: The Science & Technology Centre, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Failure Investigation and CAPA

Event dates: 27 - 28 May 2014
Event summary: This course provides an introduction to the requirements of systematic failure investigation (FI) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) practices as described in ICH Q9 and made a regulatory r
Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

FDA’s Proposed Rule Regarding Device Establishment Registration and Listing and How to Register and List

Event dates: 27 May 2014
Event summary: 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 establishments
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326, United States

FDA Foreign Inspections

Event dates: 27 May 2014
Event summary: FDA’s applies U.S. regulatory requirements to foreign manufacturers during an inspection under strict time constraints. A successful inspection requires thorough preparation and practical logistics
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

Consultancy Group Ordinary Meeting and AGM.

Event dates: 27 May 2014
Event summary: The ordinary meeting will comprise presentations on Presentation Skills for Consultants and ŷ��AV Educational Activities. The meeting will include the 23rd AGM.
Event Venue: Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

An Effective GMP Training Program - Not Just a Regulatory Requirement

Event dates: 27 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar will explain how to implement an effective and FDA compliant GMP training program. It will discuss regulatory requirements and expectations for a well-trained workforce.
Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States

Auditing and Negotiating Third Party Agreements (TPAs)

Event dates: 28 May 2014
Event summary: Third party agreements cover everything from cleaning through to the provision and operation of strategic information technology systems. From the simplest service to the most complex, third party
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326, United States

Emerging Issues in Food Safety

Event dates: 28 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar will address the complexity of defining safe food and examine the factors that impact on microbiological food safety. We will look at the changing nature of foodborne/food transmitted p
Event Venue: Online Event, Fremont, 94539, United States

Cafe Scientifique

Event dates: 28 May 2014
Event summary: Cancer stem cells: bad seeds
Event Venue: The White Horse Inn (Nellies), Beverley, HU17 8BN, United Kingdom

Creating Chemistry with BASF

Event dates: 28 May 2014
Event summary: You will have already been in contact with a many BASF's Polyurethane products - but do you know what they are? BASF Polyurethanes are opening their doors to a SMALL number of ChemNet Members to tou
Event Venue: BASF Polyurethanes, Somercotes, DE55 4NL, United Kingdom

Visit to the Essex Fire Museum

Event dates: 28 May 2014
Event summary: The Essex Fire Museum is located at the rear of Grays Fire station and was officially opened on the 14th June 2007. On display is a selection of fire appliances from hand drawn pumps to more modern
Event Venue: Essex Fire Museum, Grays, RM17 5QS, United Kingdom

HPAPI Development & Manufacturing Summit

Event dates: 28 - 29 May 2014
Event summary: The HPAPI Development & Manufacturing Summit brings together leading drug developers and CMOs in an interactive and solutions driven format. Collaborate to find solutions, overcome containment hurdl
Event Venue: Hyatt Regency Boston, Boston, 02111, United States

Validation of Analytical Methods for Pharmaceutical Analysis

Event dates: 28 - 29 May 2014
Event summary: The data generated using analytical methods is essential for many of the critical decisions made in the pharmaceutical industry. To be confident in the reliability of this data it is crucial that th
Event Venue: Jurys Inn Heathrow, London, TW6 2SQ, United Kingdom

7th Annual Pharmaceutical Law Conference 2014

Event dates: 29 - 30 May 2014
Event summary: Don't miss your opportunity to receive top-quality guidance on the latest legal and regulatory hurdles facing the pharmaceutical industry.
Event Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriott, Sydney, 2000, Australia

Bunsentagung 2014

Event dates: 29 - 31 May 2014
Event summary: Annual Meeting of the German Bunsen Society for Physical Chemistry. 3-day conference, covering on all areas of Physical Chemistry. Main Topic 2014: Physical Chemistry on the Nanometer Scale
Event Venue: University of Hamburg, Hamburg, 20146, Germany

Chemical Biology Forum

Event dates: 29 May 2014
Event summary: This one day meeting is open to all, and is an opportunity for early career academics and senior postdoctoral researchers to present their work at a national level. Submission of abstracts for oral
Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

Ensuring Supplier Requirements for a Successful FDA Inspection: Auditing Suppliers

Event dates: 29 May 2014
Event summary: Device manufacturers are required to establish and maintain procedures to ensure all products and services received conform to their specified requirements. A significant number of product recalls d
Event Venue: online, michigan, 48326, United States

17th International Cyclodextrin Symposium (ICS17)

Event dates: 29 - 31 May 2014
Event summary: Biannual meeting of chemists working in the field of cyclodextrin chemistry. Sessions will comprise Organic and Analytical Chemistry, Polymer and Colloidal Chemistry, Material Science and Medicinal
Event Venue: Saarland University, Saarbrücken, 66123, Germany

Webinar: Meeting the Requirements of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative

Event dates: 29 May 2014
Event summary: In this webinar we present to suppliers in the pharmaceutical sector how they can prepare themselves to meet the standards required by outlining in further detail what is expected and how to achieve
Event Venue: Online, Switzerland

Lecture

Event dates: 29 May 2014
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

The Anti-Kickback Statute: Paying for Referrals Can Be Hazardous to Your Freedom

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: The webinar will provide an overview of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), a review what it prohibits, and the Statute’s available safe harbors. It will also show how violation of the AKS can raise FC
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

Developing a Post-Approval Risk Management Strategy

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: We will discuss how Risk Management Files are developed and maintained in accordance with ISO 14971 throughout the product lifecycle.
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

Contract Manufacturing FDA Guidance – What is new? Will it impact other outsourcing activities?

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: The new FDA Draft Guidance entitled “Contract Manufacturing Arrangements for Drugs: Quality Agreements” focuses on the documented and agreed upon responsibilities of the “Owner” and the “Contracted
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

Good Documentation Practices for the Laboratory

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: During this webinar, you will review agency and industry standard expectations of Good Documentation Practices plus see examples of these practices (both good and bad!) as they apply to the pharmace
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

Using Regulatory Master Files for Investigational Products

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: A description of the various stages and sections of a Master Regulatory File (MRF) System. As an investigational product progresses through development key studies, decisions, regulatory communicati
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

Determine Appropriate Field Reporting Processes for Medical Device Corrections and Removals

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: A review of the relevant sections of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and sections of 21 CFR that FDA utilizes to regulate either the initiation and/or reporting of Medical Device Corrections and Rem
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

Mathematics of Terminal Sterilization - Probability of Survival Approach -vs- Overkill Approach

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: Different microorganisms in different environments during sterilization have different resistance to the destructive principles that causes the organism or spore to die (lethality) Some extreme ther
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United Kingdom

How to Achieve Adherence to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: Describe the North America Commercial Nuclear successful method used method greater than twenty years and how it is applied in any industry using SOP (controlled and regulated) documents to describe
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

CAPA Training and Causes of Warning Letters due to Lack of Comprehension

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: CAPA (Corrective and Preventative Actions) did not originate in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industry or the Automobile Industry as most folks post on the Internet. The program to make effe
Event Venue: michigan., 48326., United States

Using Root Cause Analysis and CAPA for Conducting Effective Investigations of Atypical and Out of Specification Laboratory Results

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar focuses on the use of Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action to address the investigation of Out of Specification (OOS) or atypical results, in the context of the procedu
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

FDA Guidance for Contract Manufacturing Arrangements for Drugs: Quality Agreements

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar will describe all of the requirements/suggestions included in this Guidance Document and show what preparation is advisable and how to get there. As is often the case with this situatio
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United Kingdom

Process Validation For Drugs And Biologics

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: A discussion of validation – specifically process validation for drugs and biologics. Attendees will learn the purpose of validation and how to conduct and document process validation.
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United Kingdom

FDA Inspection: Preparation and Management

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar is intended to help you get familiar with how to prepare for and manage an FDA inspection. This webinar discusses emotional intelligence (EQ)-based practical and actionable guidance on
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United Kingdom

US FDA 510(k): How to Put Together a Compelling 510(k): Good Practices with Increased Awareness

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar is intended to demonstrate how to put together a compelling (bullet proof) 510(k) in compliance with the FDA’s eCopy and RTA policy so that your time, energy and financial resources can
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

Implementing a Quality Management System for Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar is intended to help you get familiar with US quality system regulations and how to implement an FDA-compliant quality management system for medical devices including in vitro diagnostic
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

FDA and Overview of ISO 13485

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar is intended to help you get familiar with FDA’s implementation of statutory requirements for setting risk-based FDA inspectional priorities. In particular, it deals with FDA’s accepting
Event Venue: michigan., 48326., United States

Elements of a Pharmaceutical GMP Training System

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar will review the foundational requirements and strategies for the creation or enhancement of a GMP training system that contributes to employee quality performance. As well, this program
Event Venue: michigan., 48326., United States

Testing For Safety, Reliability, And Durability

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: Usual inspection and testing is highly inadequate for product validation. The purpose of testing is much more than merely conforming to specifications. Specifications traditionally miss about 60% re
Event Venue: michigan., 48326., United States

Designing Accelerated Life Testing

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: Accelerated life testing is the process of testing a product by subjecting it to conditions (such as temperature cycling, stress, strain, random vibration, temperatures etc.) in excess of its normal
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

Risk Analysis Tools

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: The ISO 12971 standard on risk management for medical devices describes risk analysis tools such as PHA, FTA, FMEA, HAZOP, and HACCP but does not provide the depth needed to use the tools correctly.
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United Kingdom

Writing Good Device Specifications

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: Product recalls in 2013 were 28% higher than 2012, and are historically at the highest level. The number one cause is the poor and incomplete specifications. Data shows that over 60 percent product
Event Venue: michigan., 48326., United States

Preventing Medical Device Recalls

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: Preventing device recalls requires thoroughly predicting what can go wrong proactively using the risk analysis tools. Then it requires revising the specification to accommodate the mitigations for t
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

Orphan drug regulation, value add IP? Better than Patents

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: we will look through the orphan drug regulations in the USA and EU, we will go through these very similar regulatory areas and look at the orphan opportunities in other parts of the world. We will g
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

What is the FDA position on the Responsibilities of the Principle Investigator while Conducting Premarket Clinical Research?

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: With the increasing surveillance / auditing by the investigative wing of the FDA / OHRP it behooves Physician and dentist Investigators to become familiar and knowledgeable regarding their responsib
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

GCP/ICH Obligations of Sponsors, Monitors, and Investigators: How to guarantee a clean inspection/audit

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This webinar addresses the obligations of sponsors, monitors, and investigators who conduct and verify clinical research that is governed by US FDA regulations and ICH guidelines. Monitoring systems
Event Venue: michigan., 48326., United States

FDA’s “483” – Inspectional Observations

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: At the end of FDA’s establishment inspection, the investigator makes “observations” of instances where it appears the firm does not conform to a regulatory requirement. You are warned that if you do
Event Venue: michigan., 48326., United States

FDA Foreign Inspections

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: The webinar covers what FDA does and what you should do to prepare for an inspection, how you should manage the inspection as it takes place and what to do if you have problems. Firm’s that end up w
Event Venue: michigan, 48326, United States

Electronic Records & Electronic Signatures; 21 CFR Part 11; Basic Concepts

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This presentation will provide an overview and historical perspective of the Part 11 regulation, the general Part 11 requirements, electronic records requirements, and electronic signatures requirem
Event Venue: online, michigan., 48326., United States

ROOT Cause Analysis vs. CAUSAL Analysis; What are the Benefits?

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: Root Cause Analysis doesn’t provide a complete analysis for a deviation, which hampers the ability to determine effective CAPA and track data for adverse trends of all causes to deviations.
Event Venue: michigan., 48326., United States

Barriers to Thorough Investigations and Effective Corrective Action(s)/Preventive Action(s) (CAPAs)

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: Learn why traditional approaches to root cause analyses too often lead to ineffective CAPAs. Through understanding how to approach deviations/investigation with a thorough causal analyses learn how
Event Venue: michigan, 48326, United States

Oral Solid Dosage Manufacturing Technology

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: This 1-day interactive workshop is intended to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of Oral Solid Dosage manufacture and to highlight the dependency between the various process steps. Som
Event Venue: Hotel Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1012 LP, Netherlands

Transfer of Analytical Methods for Pharmaceutical Analysis

Event dates: 30 May 2014
Event summary: Transferring an analytical method from one laboratory to another should be straightforward but unfortunately it is a process which is often problematic. Recognition of this has resulted in a new USP
Event Venue: Jurys Inn Heathrow, London, TW6 2SQ, United Kingdom