2026 Semiannual Meeting
Connecting Science and Industry: The Role of Microbiology in Pharma and Food
2026
Semiannual Meeting
April 18, 2026 | 8:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Amphitheater I of the Guillermo Arbona Building (3rd floor) at the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus
We are pleased to announce our half-day event Connecting Science and Industry: The Role of Microbiology in Pharma and Food, which will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the amphitheater I of the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus at San Juan, Puerto Rico from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event aims to connect science with industry, highlighting the fundamental role of microbiology in the pharmaceutical and food sectors, as well as fostering dialogue among academia, industry, and future professionals in the field.
Our Keynote Speakers
UNITED STATUS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO-MAYAGÜEZ CAMPUS
Microbiology at the Artisanal Production–Industry Interface: Food Safety, Quality, and Innovation Panel
A multidisciplinary panel of pharmaceutical quality professionals, scientists, and artisan milk and cheese producers, along with quality directors, will convene to discuss the intricate connections among food safety, product quality, and innovation.
Meet the Expert Panel
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Wanda Otero Flores, BSc
Veterinary Technologist | Owner and Founder of Vaca Negra, LLC
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Milissa Santiago, BSc
Associate Director of Quality Control | El Mesón Microbiology Testing Center
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Orlando Ramírez Ortiz, MSc
Sr. Quality System Manager | Medtronic MiniMed Diabetes
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Adolfo Plazaola, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist | Eli Lilly Caribe
Registration Prices
Registration Prices
Don't miss out! Register for the 2026 Semiannual Meeting by April 4, 2026.
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