Walkersville, MD (USA) XX.XXX 2015 – Lonza will host the 1st Global Endotoxin Testing Summit, which will take place from June 1-3rd 2015 in Annapolis, MD and Pickering Beach, DE. The summit, hosted by one of the world’s leading suppliers of endotoxin detection products, will cover topics such as low endotoxin recovery, the use of alternative test methods that do not rely on horseshoe crab blood, and new options for process optimization.
The Summit will feature a broad panel of internationally renowned speakers spanning industry, vendors and regulatory bodies. They will discuss and explore the latest topics in endotoxin detection, sharing their insights with attendees from across the globe. Delegates will also get the opportunity to peek into the life of the horseshoe crab that plays such a huge role in endotoxin testing, thanks to a collaboration with the Ecological Research and Development Group (ERDG) and its Just Flip ‘em!® program. As part of the Lonza summit, attendees will have the chance to visit an official Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary Beach during the peak of spawning season and save crabs that have been stranded on shore.
“Unlike other conferences that focus on topics related to QC testing on a broader scale, we anticipate that this event will develop into a new forum that will draw people from various roles within the endotoxin testing community to discuss current issues specifically related to endotoxin detection,” said Kevin Williams, a Lonza senior scientist who is well known in the industry for his 30 years of hands-on experience in the area of pharmaceutical quality control and endotoxin testing.
Glenn Gauvry, founder of ERDG, was upbeat about having attendees learn more about horseshoe crabs: "In 1998, ERDG started two integrated initiatives; our Just flip ‘em!® and Backyard Stewardship® community horseshoe crab sanctuary programs. The two were created to overcome the indifference towards this remarkable animal…. and build upon our belief that conservation on an individual level can grow from a compassionate act that will collectively shape a community. These two programs represent the only coordinated community conservation program around the Delaware Bay area focused on the conservation of horseshoe crabs.”
For more information about Lonza’s 1st Global Endotoxin Testing Summit, visit www.lonza.com/endosummit.
About Lonza
Lonza is one of the world’s leading and most-trusted suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. We harness science and technology to create products that support safer and healthier living and that enhance the overall quality of life.
Not only are we a custom manufacturer and developer, Lonza also offers services and products ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredients and stem-cell therapies to drinking water sanitizers, from the vitamin B compounds and organic personal care ingredients to agricultural products, and from industrial preservatives to microbial control solutions that combat dangerous viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.
Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, Lonza today is a well-respected global company with more than 40 major manufacturing and R&D facilities and approximately 9,800 full-time employees worldwide. The company generated sales of CHF 3.64 billion in 2014 and is organized into two market-focused segments: Pharma&Biotech and Specialty Ingredients. Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.
Lonza Contact Information
Lonza Group Ltd
Head Investor Relations
Dirk Oehlers
Tel +41 61 316 8540
Fax +41 61 316 9540
dirk.oehlers@lonza.com
Lonza Group Ltd
Head Corporate Communications
Dominik Werner
Tel +41 61 316 8798
Fax +41 61 316 9540
dominik.werner@lonza.com
Lonza Group Ltd
Head External Communications
Constance Ward
Tel +41 61 316 8840
Fax +41 61 316 9840
constance.ward@lonza.com
About ERDG
The Ecological Research & Development Group (ERDG), founded in 1995, is a 501(c)3 non-profit wildlife conservation organization whose primary focus is the conservation of the world’s four remaining horseshoe crab species. The ERDG mission is to seek solutions that prevent or mitigate damage to native wildlife populations and habitats due to human activities. ERDG accomplishes this goal through scientific research & development, environmental planning & management, and public education. ERDG works to inspire and assist individuals, communities and organizations to solve problems, change behaviors and promote sound decisions in order to achieve sustainable ecosystems. ERDG believes environmental stewardship can thrive within a growing economy through healthy partnerships between industry, government, environmental groups and communities. Further information can be found at: www.horseshoecrab.org.
About Lonza Pharma&Biotech ?? Bioscience Solutions
Lonza provides the pharma market with the tools life science researchers use to develop and test therapeutics, from basic research to final product release. Lonza’s bioscience products and services range from cell culture and discovery technologies for research, to quality control tests and software to ensure product quality. Lonza Bioscience Solutions serves research customers worldwide in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and personal care companies, as well as academic and government research institutions. Lonza is the trusted QC testing solution provider for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Lonza transforms its practical knowledge and technical expertise to deliver a portfolio of endotoxin, mycoplasma and microbial detection products, as well as paperless QC microbiology, software and services that support the critical needs of regulated manufacturing environments.
About Lonza
Lonza is one of the world’s leading and most-trusted suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. We harness science and technology to create products that support safer and healthier living and that enhance the overall quality of life.
Not only are we a custom manufacturer and developer, Lonza also offers services and products ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredients and stem-cell therapies to drinking water sanitizers, from the vitamin B compounds and organic personal care ingredients to agricultural products, and from industrial preservatives to microbial control solutions that combat dangerous viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.
Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, Lonza today is a well-respected global company with more than 40 major manufacturing and R&D facilities and approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. The company generated sales of about CHF 3.6 billion in 2013 and is organized into two market-focused segments: Pharma&Biotech and Specialty Ingredients. Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.
The Summit will feature a broad panel of internationally renowned speakers spanning industry, vendors and regulatory bodies. They will discuss and explore the latest topics in endotoxin detection, sharing their insights with attendees from across the globe. Delegates will also get the opportunity to peek into the life of the horseshoe crab that plays such a huge role in endotoxin testing, thanks to a collaboration with the Ecological Research and Development Group (ERDG) and its Just Flip ‘em!® program. As part of the Lonza summit, attendees will have the chance to visit an official Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary Beach during the peak of spawning season and save crabs that have been stranded on shore.
“Unlike other conferences that focus on topics related to QC testing on a broader scale, we anticipate that this event will develop into a new forum that will draw people from various roles within the endotoxin testing community to discuss current issues specifically related to endotoxin detection,” said Kevin Williams, a Lonza senior scientist who is well known in the industry for his 30 years of hands-on experience in the area of pharmaceutical quality control and endotoxin testing.
Glenn Gauvry, founder of ERDG, was upbeat about having attendees learn more about horseshoe crabs: "In 1998, ERDG started two integrated initiatives; our Just flip ‘em!® and Backyard Stewardship® community horseshoe crab sanctuary programs. The two were created to overcome the indifference towards this remarkable animal…. and build upon our belief that conservation on an individual level can grow from a compassionate act that will collectively shape a community. These two programs represent the only coordinated community conservation program around the Delaware Bay area focused on the conservation of horseshoe crabs.”
For more information about Lonza’s 1st Global Endotoxin Testing Summit, visit www.lonza.com/endosummit.
About Lonza
Lonza is one of the world’s leading and most-trusted suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. We harness science and technology to create products that support safer and healthier living and that enhance the overall quality of life.
Not only are we a custom manufacturer and developer, Lonza also offers services and products ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredients and stem-cell therapies to drinking water sanitizers, from the vitamin B compounds and organic personal care ingredients to agricultural products, and from industrial preservatives to microbial control solutions that combat dangerous viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.
Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, Lonza today is a well-respected global company with more than 40 major manufacturing and R&D facilities and approximately 9,800 full-time employees worldwide. The company generated sales of CHF 3.64 billion in 2014 and is organized into two market-focused segments: Pharma&Biotech and Specialty Ingredients. Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.
Lonza Contact Information
Lonza Group Ltd
Head Investor Relations
Dirk Oehlers
Tel +41 61 316 8540
Fax +41 61 316 9540
dirk.oehlers@lonza.com
Lonza Group Ltd
Head Corporate Communications
Dominik Werner
Tel +41 61 316 8798
Fax +41 61 316 9540
dominik.werner@lonza.com
Lonza Group Ltd
Head External Communications
Constance Ward
Tel +41 61 316 8840
Fax +41 61 316 9840
constance.ward@lonza.com
About ERDG
The Ecological Research & Development Group (ERDG), founded in 1995, is a 501(c)3 non-profit wildlife conservation organization whose primary focus is the conservation of the world’s four remaining horseshoe crab species. The ERDG mission is to seek solutions that prevent or mitigate damage to native wildlife populations and habitats due to human activities. ERDG accomplishes this goal through scientific research & development, environmental planning & management, and public education. ERDG works to inspire and assist individuals, communities and organizations to solve problems, change behaviors and promote sound decisions in order to achieve sustainable ecosystems. ERDG believes environmental stewardship can thrive within a growing economy through healthy partnerships between industry, government, environmental groups and communities. Further information can be found at: www.horseshoecrab.org.
About Lonza Pharma&Biotech ?? Bioscience Solutions
Lonza provides the pharma market with the tools life science researchers use to develop and test therapeutics, from basic research to final product release. Lonza’s bioscience products and services range from cell culture and discovery technologies for research, to quality control tests and software to ensure product quality. Lonza Bioscience Solutions serves research customers worldwide in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and personal care companies, as well as academic and government research institutions. Lonza is the trusted QC testing solution provider for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Lonza transforms its practical knowledge and technical expertise to deliver a portfolio of endotoxin, mycoplasma and microbial detection products, as well as paperless QC microbiology, software and services that support the critical needs of regulated manufacturing environments.
About Lonza
Lonza is one of the world’s leading and most-trusted suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. We harness science and technology to create products that support safer and healthier living and that enhance the overall quality of life.
Not only are we a custom manufacturer and developer, Lonza also offers services and products ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredients and stem-cell therapies to drinking water sanitizers, from the vitamin B compounds and organic personal care ingredients to agricultural products, and from industrial preservatives to microbial control solutions that combat dangerous viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.
Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, Lonza today is a well-respected global company with more than 40 major manufacturing and R&D facilities and approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. The company generated sales of about CHF 3.6 billion in 2013 and is organized into two market-focused segments: Pharma&Biotech and Specialty Ingredients. Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.
