PURPOSE
The main purpose of the Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Special Interest Group (CAPSIG NSW) is to foster cosmetic and pharmaceutical microbiological technical advancements and training for Microbiologists working within the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, and related contract testing laboratories.
SCOPE
CAPSIG NSW is a special interest group affiliated with the Australian Society for Microbiology. Its function, through a Committee, is to organise Seminars that disseminate technical information relevant to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. These Seminars have a microbiological focus that is used to educate, introduce regulatory and new technology updates, and to provide a forum to interested parties to further their professional development and networking with their peers.
Another area where CAPSIG (NSW’s) committee members are proactive is to assist with the development and mentoring of less experienced industry peers. CAPSIG (NSW) endeavours to progress their microbiological knowledge and skills within the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. By creating such a platform, CAPSIG (NSW) hopes to nurture a community of members which will continue to support and promote, and be actively involved within this SIG group to ensure its longevity.
BACKGROUND
CAPSIG (NSW) has operated and being engaged with industry and academia for 33 years, providing an important platform for the technical and professional development of Microbiologists and other Scientists working within the cosmetic and pharmaceutical, and related industries.
CAPSIG (NSW) is a not-for-profit organisation operated by a Committee comprising of industry volunteers. Annually, it holds three technical seminars and engages with related industries by offering sponsorship opportunities at each one. Also, CAPSIG (NSW) liaises with educational institutions by sponsoring some students gratis and offering discounted fees to encourage students, studying microbiology, to attend.
In 2023, CAPSIG (NSW) is proud to announce that it is broadening its scope to cover microbiological technical advancements and training for the veterinary and vaccine industries.
A CAPSIG (NSW) Committee Member acts as a National Convenor and sits above the two CAPSIG state branches (Sydney - NSW and Brisbane – QLD). CAPSIG (NSW) publicises its activities to interested parties at: http://www.capsig.com.au
CONFERENCES
In addition to organising state-based seminars covering topics of interest and relevance to the cosmetic and Pharmaceutical industry, CAPSIG (NSW) also organises overseas and local speakers for symposia’s and workshops at the annual ASM National Scientific Meetings.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS
Fostering cosmetic and pharmaceutical microbiological technical advancements and training for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries, and now, moving forward to broadening its scope to encompass microbiological technical advancements and training for the veterinary and vaccine manufacturing industries.
OTHER
Currently, CAPSIG (NSW) is seeking new committee members to join its Committee. If interested, please send Resume to Anna Maria Musico/Chairperson at annamariamusico@gmail.com