2026 Pharma Focus Webinar Series

RSSL & Dr Tim Sandle's latest microbiology and contamination control webinar series

Building on the success of our historic webinar series, RSSL in collaboration with Dr Tim Sandle will once again host a series of webinars, designed to help you stay ahead in pharmaceutical microbiology and contamination control

 

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to enhance your expertise with RSSL and Dr. Tim Sandle in our latest webinar series - register your place today!

Check out the 2026 Pharma Focus webinar series

  • 14 July

    Tim is joined by Aaron and Rebecca (RSSL) for this insightful webinar diving into the important microbiological controls when restarting a facility after a period of maintenance shutdown. 

    The session covers:

    • Controls during shutdown
    • Risk assessments for facility start-ups
    • Bacterial spore and fungal risks
    • Recertification of cleanrooms
    • Validation requirements for utilities and equipment
    • Updating environmental monitoring plans
    • Assessing controls and ongoing issues

     

    Click here to register your place.

About the speakers 

 

Dr. Tim Sandle has over twenty-five years’ experience of microbiological research and biopharmaceutical processing. He is a member of several editorial boards and he has written over six hundred book chapters, peer reviewed papers and technical articles relating to microbiology. Dr. Sandle works for a pharmaceutical manufacturer in the UK, and is a visiting tutor at both the University of Manchester and UCL.

 

View our previous Pharma Focus webinars on-demand

  • Effective contamination control starts with robust disinfectant. This webinar will guide you through designing laboratory tests to assess disinfectant efficacy, ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations and real-world application. Once laboratory testing is complete, real-world validation is crucial. Learn how to implement and execute a successful field trial in the second part of the webinar, bridging the gap between controlled lab conditions and practical application in your facility

     

    Disinfectant Validation Part 1: Designing Laboratory Testing

    On demand

    Disinfectant Validation Part 2: Implementing a Field Trial

    On demand

  • Regulatory compliance doesn’t always mean excessive testing. This webinar explores risk-based approaches to environmental monitoring, helping you optimise resources while maintaining a compliant and effective contamination control strategy.

     

    Environmental Monitoring: How to Carry Out Less Testing and Still Maintain Compliance 

    On demand

  • Water is a critical component in pharmaceutical manufacturing but also a major contamination risk. This session will cover best practices for monitoring, controlling and maintaining pharmaceutical water systems to prevent microbial contamination.

     

    What’s Lurking in the Water: Controlling Pharmaceutical Water Systems

    On demand

  • Effective microbiology training is key to contamination prevention. This webinar highlights the core competencies every manufacturing team should have to uphold microbiological control and ensure product safety.

     

    Microbiology Awareness: Establishing the Core Competencies for Manufacturing Personnel

    On demand

     

  • Audits can reveal hidden contamination risks if you know where to look. Learn what auditors focus on and how to proactively strengthen your contamination control measures before an inspection.

     

    On the Prowl: What to Look for During a Contamination Control Audit of a Pharmaceutical Plant 

    On demand

  • All webinars in our historic series can be viewed on-demand here

Can't make the live webinar? Don't worry - all of our webinars will be available on demand. Links to the on-demand versions will be available on this page shortly after the live event. 

 

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