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July/August 2013
Automation, Process Control and IT Systems
Publishes: 17 July 2013

This issue includes articles celebrating the 21st anniversary of GAMP® - ISPE’s world-renowned industry guidance on the regulation and use of automated systems in the pharmaceutical industry. Other topics include FDA regulations of computer systems in drug manufacturing; compliant cloud computing; and an article on GMPs for Halal (prepared in the manner prescribed by Islamic law) pharmaceuticals.

There are publishing opportunities still available for 2013. For more information, visit the "Submit Article" page.

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2013 Editorial Calendar 

January/February 2013
Cover Story/Lead Article: Biotechnology, Biosimilars, Large Molecule, Single-Use
Manuscripts Due: 1 Oct 2012 Publishes: 16 Jan 2013
Specific topics could include: biosimilars, large molecule, single-use technologies, buffers fermentation separations centrifugation, microbial, human/mammalian cells, protein, waste management, and global regulatory implications.

 

March/April 2013
Cover Story/Lead Article: Project Management
Manuscripts Due: 2 Nov 2012 Publishes: 20 Mar 2013
Specific topics could include: professional development, training, team building, leadership training/tools, career path development, construction management, case studies for construction projects, compliance/remediation, software tools, Build-Own-Operate (BOO), and Building Information Management (BIM).

 

May/June 2013
Cover Story/Lead Article: Clinical Manufacturing
Manuscripts Due: 2 Jan 2013 Publishes: 15 May 2013
Specific topics could include: Investigational products, supply chain, clinical supplies, tech transfer, regulatory implications (PQLI), scale-up, process verification, impact on PPQ, selection of a CMO, and comparator studies.

 

July/August 2013
Cover Story/Lead Article: Automation, Process Control and IT Systems
Manuscripts Due: 4 Mar 2013 Publishes: 17 Jul 2013
Specific topics could include: cloud, information systems, automated processes, data management, data archiving, MES, LIMS, and VPCS/GAMP Guides.

 

September/October 2013
Cover Story/Lead Article: Sustainability and Green Manufacturing
Manuscripts Due: 6 May 2013 Publishes: 18 Sep 2013
Specific topics could include: LEEDs, packaging considerations, paperless documentation, waste management, carbon footprint offsets and reductions, energy audits, airborne emissions, best practices, and case studies by site/by company.

 

November/December 2013
Cover Story/Lead Article: Cleaning, Sanitization, and Sterilization
Manuscripts Due: 5 July 2013 Publishes: 13 Nov 2013
Specific topics could include: alternatives to SIP, CIP, autoclaves, single-use technologies, ozone, case study on Sterile revision, regulatory summary onUS FDA vs. EU approach to sterile processing (example: room classification, autoclaves),and different regulatory approaches based on US vs. EU manufacturing.

 

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