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by Dan Ramsey, Commissioning Agents, Inc. with photo by Jim Landers, Wentworth Institute of Technology

The ISPE Boston Area Young Professionals group was recently formed to serve the professional needs of individuals who are establishing their careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. The primary focus of this group is education, career/professional development and networking. On January 21st, the Young Professionals held its most recent educational event, sponsored by Genzyme at their corporate headquarters at 500 Kendall Street in Cambridge. The event was a great opportunity for young professionals, students and those new to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry to meet with experienced professionals and at the same time brush up on the basics in two areas, Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and bioreactor operations.

Genzyme provided an impressive and comfortable venue for the Young Professionals educational program.

The second presentation, "Bioreactors: Making Sense of the Requirements, Operations and the Utilities They Require" was given by Aarash Navabi who works for Invensys and specializes in the operation, commissioning and validation of bioreactors and their support systems.  Aarash focused on the basics of bioreactors, including the different types of bioreactors, their design and construction, their monitoring requirements and the types of instruments required, and the basics of CIP and SIP operations. Aarash gave the audience an in-depth understanding of bioreactors and their requirements for efficient and effective operation.