Pharmaceutical Microbiology Solutions - rapidmicrobiology 31 March 2026.
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Journal club brings you key findings from selected peer reviewed published papers
Featured News
Rapid bacteria detection in cell cultures and ATMPs via real-time PCR
Bacterial contamination in cell cultures often remains undetected but can compromise results and patient safety. Venor® Bacteria qPCR delivers rapid, highly sensitive detection in under 3 hours, identifying even hard-to-culture bacteria for reliable R&D and ATMP workflows.
Rapid sterility testing methods
Rapid sterility testing speeds up product release in pharmaceutical manufacturing, but traditional testing is required by regulators. Canisters with septum enable secure sterility testing and aseptic sampling. Paired with a pump system, they offer validated workflows that meet regulatory standards.  more... 
SGL Exhibitions- Dublin 19th-21st May
SGL will be attending the PDA Visual Inspection Forum 2026 and Pharmig’s Irish Conference and Rapid Methods meeting in Dublin this May, joining industry discussions on visual inspection, pharmaceutical microbiology, contamination control, rapid methods and AI.  more... 
Copan Pharmalab fully automated plate incubator and reader
TCS Biosciences comprehensive bacteria detection workflow for food beverage and industrial micro
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Our take on the latest peer-reviewed papers - Journal Club
Journal Club
Latest from our Journal Club: Community- and hospital-acquired septic shock, timing of Metagenomic NGS-guided antibiotic adjustment (mNGS), and nanopore-based targeted next-generation sequencing to detect M. tuberculosis.  more... 
Recalls & Outbreaks
Featured Product
Dry sample ready plate for Listeria enumeration

Easy Plate™ LS is a custom culture media formulation designed for the cultivation and detection of Listeria species. This ready-to-use dry sheet plate contains a chemical indicator that produces easily distinguishable blue colonies, allowing clear identification and enumeration of Listeria species within 24 hours. The simple workflow eliminates the need for spreaders and reduces preparation steps, helping laboratories streamline testing, improve efficiency, and maintain reliable and consistent results for routine food and environmental monitoring.
 
Events
Hot Topics in Pharmaceutical Microbiology. Pharmig's 19th Annual Irish Conference
This one-day event brings together leading industry experts to explore the latest regulatory developments, scientific advances, and practical solutions shaping microbiological control in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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