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Microbiology & CCS

How do we prove sterility — and hold the contamination control strategy together when the inspector arrives?

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The Sampler That Was Watching the Wrong AirArticle
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The Sampler That Was Watching the Wrong Air

How a compliant environmental monitoring programme became a blindfold, and what every sterile facility should ask before the next contamination event.

Dr. Nasreen J · Jul 2, 2026
Rapid Microbiology Methods (RMMs) In Pharma: Accelerating Quality, Compliance, And Manufacturing Efficiency
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Rapid Microbiology Methods (RMMs) In Pharma: Accelerating Quality, Compliance, And Manufacturing Efficiency

A 14-day sterility test can outlast a product's shelf life. Here's how RMMs cut detection time and stay FDA, EMA compliant.

Simantini Singh Deo · Jun 29, 2026
Turbulence: The Hidden Enemy In Sterile Manufacturing
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Turbulence: The Hidden Enemy In Sterile Manufacturing

Turbulence is the hidden contamination risk in sterile manufacturing, First Air, smoke studies, isolators and Annex 1 explained.

Simantini Singh Deo · Jun 20, 2026
Why Microbial Biofilms Remain One Of Healthcare’s Toughest Challenges?
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Why Microbial Biofilms Remain One Of Healthcare’s Toughest Challenges?

Biofilms resist antibiotics, evade immune defenses, and persist on medical devices. Here's why they remain one of pharma's toughest challenges.

Simantini Singh Deo · Jun 19, 2026
Why Data Integrity Is the Backbone of Every Microbiology Laboratory
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Why Data Integrity Is the Backbone of Every Microbiology Laboratory

ALCOA+ principles, common data integrity risks, OOS handling and audit trail best practices for pharma microbiology labs.

Vaibhavi M. · Jun 18, 2026
Can the Gut Microbiome Predict Drug Response?
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Can the Gut Microbiome Predict Drug Response?

Could your gut bacteria decide if a drug works? Exploring how the microbiome shapes drug metabolism, immunotherapy response, and precision medicine.

Mrudula Kulkarni · Jun 16, 2026
How Airflow Controls Microbial Movement In Pharma And Healthcare Environments
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How Airflow Controls Microbial Movement In Pharma And Healthcare Environments

The science of airflow and microbial movement in pharma cleanrooms and healthcare environments, from particle physics to EU GMP Annex 1.

Vaibhavi M. · Jun 11, 2026
Gaps in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes in Asia: A Survey of 10 Countries
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Gaps in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes in Asia: A Survey of 10 Countries

Why Asia's antimicrobial stewardship programmes are falling short — a 10-country survey of 6 gaps blocking real AMR progress

Mrudula Kulkarni · Apr 2, 2026
Bridging the Translational Research Gap: A Successful Partnership Involving a Physician and a Scientist
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Bridging the Translational Research Gap: A Successful Partnership Involving a Physician and a Scientist

How physician-scientist partnerships bridge the translational gap in microbiology and drive real-world solutions for India's AMR crisis.

Nandini Swaminathan, PhD · Mar 24, 2026
Why Good Lab Practices Matter In The Pharmaceutical Industry?
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Why Good Lab Practices Matter In The Pharmaceutical Industry?

Why Good Lab Practices matter in pharma — accuracy, compliance, data integrity, and product quality explained.

Simantini Singh Deo · Mar 12, 2026