Iselin, NJ - July 11, 2008 – The Institute of Validation Technology, a division of Advanstar Communications, has announced its 5th Annual Method Validation Conference. This 3-day course is designed for those who manage and execute analytical, bioanlytical and test method validation in the FDA-regulated industry. Method Validation (www.ivthome.com/methodvalidation) will take place on October 14-16, 2008 at the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, CA.

Conference participants will hear from industry leaders, including a former FDA Official, U.S. Pharmacopeia, Sandoz, Waters Corporation, American Red Cross, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly, and McNeil Consumer Healthcare.

Some of the topics that will be covered include:

• Stragegies for Analytical, Bioanalytical and Test Method Validation
• Stability-Indicating Method Validation
• Documenting Evidence that Test Methods are Suitable
• A QbD Based Methodology for HPLC Methods
• Statistics for Precision, Reproducibility and Robustness
• Validation of Test Methods for Cleaning Validation
• Developing Sucessful Method Transfer Strategies


For more information on this conference, please contact Advanstar's Customer Service Department at 888-736-8547 (U.S. only) or 781-939-2588.

For sponsorship/sales opportunities, please contact:

Acey Allen, Business Development Manager,
Phone: 781-939-2472, Fax: 781-939-2671, aallen@advanstar.com.

About the Institute of Validation Technology

The Institute of Validation Technology is dedicated to expanding the global knowledge base for validation and compliance professionals in FDA-regulated industries. Through educational publications, timely conferences, and other informational products, The Institute of Validation Technology (IVT) stands alone in its quest to continually advance validation technology and practice, as well as help assure compliance with FDA regulations.

CONTACT:
Bruce Hickman
Director of Marketing | The Center for Business Intelligence (CBI)
A Subsidiary of Advanstar Communications
P- 339-298-2109
F- 781-939-2548
Bruce.Hickman@cbinet.com