Virus Filter Training Service

Virus Filtration Trainings

Practice makes perfect; a trouble-free operation can be realized through effective trainings. While processes can be well defined in SOPs, human variability remains a critical factor. Training courses would help participants in clearing doubts, deepen understanding and reinforce techniques for practical application during operations. Our trainings cover both lab-scale and manufacturing-scale, aimed at improving the efficiency of filtration operations during both developmental and manufacturing phases. Asahi Kasei Bioprocess virus filtration experts are always motivated to work together with customers to achieve operational success.

On-site Training

To provide you with greater convenience, our team of virus filtration expert will conduct filter usage and/or integrity test trainings for you using our sample filters, at your site, suiting to your schedule and most importantly meeting to your specific needs. We will tailor a lab-scale training for you Development Team, or large-scale one for your Manufacturing Team. Participants will be able to learn the theories behind each necessary step, observe demonstrations closely, perform hands-on practical trainings and receive consultative advices from our support scientists.

Off-site Training

If you desire, we also offer trainings courses and wet seminars available for you off-site, for your individual team, or in groups together with other teams. For your convenience, we will prepare the necessary samples, filters and instruments. Not only you will be able to learn the theories behind each step, observe demonstrations and perform hands-on practical trainings, there will be opportunities for new findings and learning exchanges with other teams. When opportunity allows, you may also observe demonstrations of our state-of-the-art filtration and integrity test system.

Training at Cologne Technical Center (Germany)

At our Cologne Technical Center, we offer various off-site training courses that meet your needs, such as:

・A selection of course modules on various subjects: Virus Safety, Virus
　Filtration, Integrity Testing, Automation, Equipment Handling
・Individual and group training
・Courses in English, German, French or Dutch

Become certified

Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of training courses, seminars or lectures. For hands-on courses, certification means that the recipient has passed the course requirements and meets the standards of Asahi Kasei Bioprocess with regard to the operation of filters and equipment.

Showroom and Demonstration

In addition, you will benefit from seeing our equipment (Asahi Gold Particle Test System, Virus Filtration Controller and Planova Leak Tester) in action. We invite you to test our products and assess in how far they meet with your requirements.

Course Schedule

The exact schedule hasn't been decided yet due to COVID-19.

Course Modules

Type	Title	Contents
A1	Virus Safety in Biopharmaceuticals	History and regulatory aspects - Virus inactivation methods Virus removal methods Rationale for virus filtration
A2	Virus Filtration – Training Level 1 (Planova & Planova BioEX – Use for lab scale or industrial scale)	Theory: Filter specifications Filtration mechanisms Filtration process Standard operating procedures Performance Case studies Practical: Setting up the equipment Standard operating procedures Integrity tests
A3	Virus Filtration – Training Level 2 (Planova and Planova BioEX – Optimization)	Filtration process optimization Experimental design Data analysis Change implementation Troubleshooting
B1	Microfiltration – BioOptimal MF-SL	Theory: Filter specifications Tangential filtration process Key process parameters Strategy for trials and experiments Standard operating procedures Performance Case studies Practical: Setting up the equipment Standard operating procedures
C1	Planova Automation	Lectures Discussions Demonstrations
D1	Bioprocess Equipment	Lectures Discussions Demonstrations