Optimizing Bioburden Control for Enhanced Biomanufacturing Efficiency
Webinar
Discover how smarter choices for buffer and process intermediate filters can boost efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain compliance without compromising bioburden control in aseptic processing.
In this insider session, you will learn:
- Why moderately critical buffer and process intermediate filtration steps are crucial components of biomanufacturing.
- How to select the right filtration solution for buffer and process intermediate steps based on key technical and operational criteria.
- Practical strategies to optimize filtration performance in moderately critical biomanufacturing steps without compromising product quality or compliance.
Speakers
Elizabeth Sally Thomas
Merck
Senior Strategic Product Manager, Aseptic Filtration- Downstream Processing & Validation Services
Elizabeth Sally Thomas is a Senior Strategic Product Manager focused on global portfolio strategy and product innovation for the Aseptic Filtration within downstream bioprocessing. With 13 years of experience spanning clinical practice and industry roles, she specializes in connecting customer and market insights, technical requirements, and financial considerations to drive impactful business strategies and go-to-market plans. Elizabeth brings both scientific depth and business acumen, holding a Pharm.D from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India and an MBA from Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
Faith Gilmore
Merck
Senior MSAT Engineer
Faith Gilmore is a Senior Engineer, specializing in sterile filtration and integrity testing with 14 years experience in filtration product development, single-use assembly quality and operations, and technical consulting. In her current role, she supports customers in sterile filtration and integrity testing through consulting, training, process reviews and troubleshooting. Faith holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Pharma and biopharma manufacturing
- Sterile Filtration Strategies
Duration:1h
Session 1:presented July 30, 2026