Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops 2010 Agenda
This year's event sold-out event was divided into a morning general session and afternoon breakout Workshops. Attendees, exhibitors and Workshop presenters loved the new format, which allowed for exceptional networking and targeted learning. Well-known brand owners and experts offered morning presentations for pharmaceutical, medical device, biologics and nutraceutical products packagers. After the lunch break, registrants chose three workshops to attend, one each during the afternoon sessions.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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5:30 – 7:30
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Evening Reception
Join fellow attendees, speakers and
sponsors for an informal gathering, the night before the conference, at the Hyatt Regency.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
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7:15 – 8:15
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Continental Breakfast and Registration
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8:15 – 8:20
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Welcome
Jim Butschli, Editor in Chief, Healthcare Packaging
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8:20 – 9:10
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Temperature-controlled Packaging for Biopharmaceuticals, the Cold Chain, and the Regulatory Environment
Geoffrey Glauser, Director, Global Packaging Technology, Pfizer
Learn from one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world, in this session presented by Pfizer’s Director of Global Packaging Technology. This presentation will examine the future of temperature-controlled packaging for biopharmaceuticals, and offers a case history on the operational qualification of an active heating and cooling air cargo container. Geoffrey Glauser will also discuss the regulatory environment related to temperature-controlled packaging, and provide a perspective on Pfizer’s acquisition of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in terms of temperature controlled packaging implications.
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9:10 – 9:20
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Regulatory Update and Analysis
Eric F. Greenberg, Attorney, Eric F. Greenberg P.C.
Throughout the morning, packaging attorney Eric Greenberg will share his considerable expertise on a variety of topics important to today's pharmaceutical and medical device packaging professionals. Well informed and insightful, don't miss this unique opportunity to hear Eric Greenberg in person!
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9:20 – 9:50
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How Medical Device Packaging Delivers for Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Case History
Joe Elliott, Director of Marketing, Urology, Watson Pharmaceuticals
This case study offers an educational look at packaging's critical role in a medical device application. California-based Watson Pharmaceuticals is engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals and specialized branded pharmaceutical products. Watson's Joe Elliott shares his experience working on the Trelstar and Mixject delivery device used to treat advanced prostate cancer. This device and its packaging have resulted in accurate dosing, easier preparation, and improved benefits for healthcare professionals and patients, compared with a previous delivery system. If you’re involved in packaging for medical devices, you won't want to miss this exclusive presentation.
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9:50 – 10:00
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Regulatory Update and Analysis
Eric F. Greenberg, Attorney, Eric F. Greenberg P.C.
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10:00-10:30
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Break
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Sustainable Automation for Healthcare Packaging
Ivan Roman, Project Engineer, Johnson & Johnson Ortho, Puerto Rico
This session will take a close look at sustainable automation for healthcare packaging. Learn how an industry team – end user, machine builders and controls supplier – worked together to lower TCO (total cost of ownership) and raise overall equipment efficiency. Ivan Roman, from Johnson & Johnson Ortho in Puerto Rico, will share J&J's experience working with KHS and Bosch Rexroth. Also presenting will be representatives from Bosch Rexroth, Z Automation Company and KHS Flexible Packaging.
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11:00 – 11:10
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Regulatory Update and Analysis
Eric F. Greenberg, Attorney, Eric F. Greenberg P.C.
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11:10 – 11:40
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Healthcare Packaging Sustainability: Environmental Stewardship and Business Strategy
Kevin Mulligan, KMC Consulting
Today's hospitals are looking for effective ways to reduce the waste stream and packaging sustainability considerations will increasingly affect purchase decisions for hospitals, as well as other end-users. Kevin Mulligan is a well-known consultant in medical device and pharmaceutical packaging, having over two decades of experience working with Fortune 500 medical companies. This session focuses on the impact of healthcare packaging and medical waste. Attendees will learn objective methods for increasing the sustainability of their packaging, regulatory considerations, waste management trends, package design tactics and more. |
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11:40 – 11:50
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Regulatory Update and Analysis
Eric F. Greenberg, Attorney, Eric F. Greenberg P.C.
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12:00 – 1:20 |
Luncheon
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1:20 - 2:05
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Session One Workshops: (Workshops Descriptions)
Distribution Simulation Geared Towards Medical Device Manufacturers
Scott Levy, Packaging Engineer, DDL
In-line Digital Printing Innovations Offer New Advantages and ROI
Jim Umbdenstock, President & CEO, Griffin-Rutgers Co., Inc.
Healthcare Product Stability & Sorbent Technology: Moisture Management in Packaging
Thomas J. Hurley, Senior Product Leader for Healthcare Packaging, Multisorb Technologies
Adrian T. Possumato, Global Director of Healthcare Packaging, Multisorb Technologies
No Container Left Behind: How Early Tracking Ensures a Higher Standard of Quality Control
Presented by Omega Design Corporation
Avoid Lost Product with Precision Applications, Fills and Recovery
Mike McGill, Business Development Manager, Wheaton Science Packaging
Geri Skinner, Sales Project Manager, Wheaton Science Packaging
Jennifer Ballou, Marketing/Product Manager, Wheaton Industries
Not Your Father’s B/F/S! Blow/Fill/Seal as an Advanced Aseptic Technology
Chuck Reed, Director of Sales & Marketing, Weiler Engineering, Inc. |
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2:05 – 2:25 |
Break
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2:25 – 3:10
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Session Two Workshops:
Moldable Desiccants – Simplifying Filling and Improving Product Protection
Jad Darsey, New Market & Technology Development, Tricor Braun
In-line Digital Printing Innovations Offer New Advantages and ROI
Jim Umbdenstock, President & CEO, Griffin-Rutgers Co., Inc.
“Child-Resistance” & “Adult-Friendly” Harmoniously Together at Last and
An Adhesive Technology for Today's Sustainable Blister Materials
Bill Sharpless, Business Development Manager Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Division, Winpak
Ludovic Leplatois, Senior Packaging Development Engineer, Winpak
No Container Left Behind: How Early Tracking Ensures a Higher Standard of Quality Control
Presented by Omega Design Corporation
Automating Primary Assembly and Packaging Processes
Walt Langosch, Director of Sales and Marketing, ESS Technologies
BFS with Isolation/Insertion: Focus on Parenteral and Controlled Delivery Applications
Chuck Reed, Director of Sales & Marketing, Weiler Engineering, Inc
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3:10 – 3:30 |
Break
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3:30 – 4:15
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Session Three Workshops:
Moldable Desiccants – Simplifying Filling and Improving Product Protection
Jad Darsey, New Market & Technology Development, Tricor Braun
Phase Change Materials in Temperature Controlled Package Design
Anthony Alleva, Technical Services Manager, TCP Reliable
“Child-Resistance” & “Adult-Friendly” Harmoniously Together at Last and
An Adhesive Technology for Today's Sustainable Blister Materials
Bill Sharpless, Business Development Manager Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Division, Winpak
Ludovic Leplatois, Senior Packaging Development Engineer, Winpak
Healthcare Product Stability & Sorbent Technology: Oxygen Management in Packaging
Thomas J. Hurley, Senior Product Leader for Healthcare Packaging, Multisorb Technologies
Adrian T. Possumato, Global Director of Healthcare Packaging, Multisorb Technologies
Automating Secondary Packaging Processes
Walt Langosch, Director of Sales and Marketing, ESS Technologies
Avoid Lost Product with Precision Applications, Fills and Recovery
Mike McGill, Business Development Manager, Wheaton Science Packaging
Geri Skinner, Sales Project Manager, Wheaton Science Packaging
Jennifer Ballou, Marketing/Product Manager, Wheaton Industries |
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2010 Presenters
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Geoffrey Glauser, Dir. Global Packaging Technology
Pfizer -
Joe Elliott,
Director of Marketing, Urology
Watson Pharmaceuticals 
Kevin Mulligan,
KMC Consulting
Eric F. Greenberg, Attorney
Eric F. Greenberg P.C. Law Firm specializing in food and drug law, packaging law and commercial litigation-
Ivan Roman
Johnson & Johnson Ortho
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