PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference 2026
Westin DC Downtown, Washington, DC
October 26, 2026 - October 28, 2026Meet ATCC at PDA 2026 booth #315
Trusted biological resources for pharmaceutical microbiology and quality control
The PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference brings together experts dedicated to advancing contamination control, microbial quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across the pharmaceutical manufacturing lifecycle. ATCC supports these critical workflows with authenticated microorganisms, rigorously characterized quality control strains, and reference materials designed to strengthen method validation, environmental monitoring, and microbiological testing. Together, these resources help organizations build confidence in product quality, process control, and regulatory readiness.
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MicroQuant™ - Precision in every pellet, trust in every test
Learn about our precisely quantitated microbial reference materials for streamlining microbial quality control testing.
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In this application note, we demonstrate the performance of MicroQuant™ in streamlining microbial quality control testing.
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Pharmaceutical Microbiology
ATCC provides pharmaceutical testing labs with the top-quality, fully characterized strains needed to maintain the highest levels of product integrity and reputation.
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Mycoplasma Quality Control
ATCC has developed titered mycoplasma reference standards for comparing PCR and culture-based detection methods, and quantitative mycoplasma DNA certified reference materials for use as external controls in inclusivity/exclusivity testing and establishing limits of detection.
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Microbiological Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Products
To ensure product safety, pharmaceutical companies must be versed in the important role of microbiological testing in product research and development, process validation, manufacturing, and quality control. Read this white paper to learn how ATCC supports the maintenance of product integrity, reputation, and safety by providing top-quality, fully characterized strains in a ready-to-use, familiar format.
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Mycoplasma quality control of cell substrates and biopharmaceuticals
In this article, we will discuss the effects of mycoplasma contamination, how this form of adulteration can affect cell-based drug development, and several quality control techniques and related products that can be used in the detection of mycoplasma contamination.
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