Date:         Fri, 1 May 1998 09:13:11 -0400
Reply-To:     Joshua Sharlin <jsharlin@PIPELINE.COM>
Sender:       "SAS(r) Discussion" <SAS-L@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU>
From:         Joshua Sharlin <jsharlin@PIPELINE.COM>
Subject:      Class on FDA Required SAS Validation
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This 2-day how-to class explains each step in validating a SAS program and is
intended for technical managers responsible for creating SAS code and QA
professionals responsible for auditing SAS development. 
Software validation is FDA’s term for the application and documentation of 
sound systems development practices and is required by GMP and GLP
regulations.
 
Course dates are
June 1 and 2, 1998 in Palo Alto, CA. Hotel tbd
June 25 and 26 in Somerset, NJ at the Somerset Marriott
July 16 and 17 in London, England. Location tbd
 
Validation is presented as a powerful technique that will reduce FDA
approval time.
 
The class will be taught by R. L. Chamberlain, Ph.D. (an industry validation
expert) and Joshua Sharlin, Ph.D. (a former FDA reviewer and SAS Quality
Partner).
 
Previous attendees have been from Pfizer, Amgen, Genentech, Parke Davis,
Roche,
Glaxo Wellcome, Searle, Baxter Healthcare, Covance, Quintiles and Novartis.
 
To register call 703-803-1080 (9 to 4:30 EST) or complete the form at
www.sasvalidation.com. For more information about course topics 
visit www.sasvalidation.com.