Join us at PDA Week 2026 to learn how partnering with STERIS can equip your facility with the tools and knowledge needed to strengthen your contamination control program and drive operational excellence.
Visit us in Booth #228 to connect with our team and explore our comprehensive portfolio of offerings. Check out our sterility maintenance and pharmaceutical detergent samples and learn how pairing these detergents with our high-performance washers delivers consistent, cost-effective cleaning results.
Don’t miss our robust lineup of poster presentations at the show—see full details below.
Cleaning Considerations for Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Products
Presented by: Paul Lopolito – Director, Technical Services
In-Line Ultraviolet (UV) Monitoring in Cleaning Validation
Presented by: Brian Bosso – Manager, Technical Services
Stainless Steel Lifecycle Management
Presented by: Antonio Ortiz – Manager, Technical Services
Designing a Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) Focused on Material Transfer into Cleanrooms, Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs), Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) and Isolators
Presented by: Jim Polarine – Principal Consultant, Technical Services
Debunking Misconceptions and Highlight Common Denominators and Differences: VH2O2 Sterilization vs. Biodecontamination
Presented by: Matt Hoffacre – Senior Director, Technical Services
Meet the Presenters
Paul Lopolito
With over two decades of industry experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory research settings, Paul provides global technical support for process cleaning, cleaning validation and contamination control, which includes field support, site audits, training presentations and educational seminars.
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He holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
Prior to joining STERIS Life Sciences, Paul spent three years as a Manufacturing Technical Services Manager at Massachusetts Biological Laboratories providing technical support and project management for the vaccine, monoclonal antibody, blood product and filling/packaging groups. He also spent time at TEI Biosciences, where he held positions of Research Associate, Laboratory Manager and Manufacturing Manager.
Paul manages the Process and Cleaner Evaluation (PACE™) program and analytical testing laboratory for STERIS Life Sciences, which simulates a Customer’s cleaning process to make recommendations for improvements and analytical method development and validation. He has expertise in managing cross-functional projects related to process cleaning and critical environment operation with direct experience in the biopharmaceutical and biomedical device industries.
Paul is a frequent speaker at industry events and has published several articles and book chapters related to cleaning validation and contamination control. He is an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA).
Brian Bosso
Brian has over a decade of experience in developing and implementing cleaning validation process lifecycles, process design, analytical method development and validation, risk assessments and regulatory remediation.
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He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
Prior to joining STERIS Life Sciences, Brian held supervisory and management positions for multiple pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Brian provides global technical support for pharmaceutical detergents and other critical environment products and applications.
Brian is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
Antonio Ortiz
Antonio has 20 years of experience in research and development, technical transfer, process and cleaning validation, regulatory submissions and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) troubleshooting and investigations.
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He holds a master’s degree in biomedical engineering and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
Prior to joining STERIS Life Sciences, Antonio spent time at Stryker, Bausch + Lomb, Catalent and Apotex in positions including Validation Engineer, Process Engineer and Technical Services Scientist.
As a member of the STERIS Life Sciences Technical Services team, Antonio provides support to STERIS Life Sciences Customers by integrating multiple areas of specialization to resolve complex pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical challenges. He also administers global pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry education programs and presents at industry conferences.
Antonio is an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA).
Jim Polarine Jr.
Jim has over three decades of experience in cleaning, disinfection, microbial excursions and disinfectant validation and testing.
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He holds a master’s degree in biology.
Prior to joining STERIS Life Sciences, Jim worked as a Clinical Research Manager with the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, Missouri and as a Biology and Microbiology Instructor at the University of Illinois and McKendree University.
As a member of the STERIS Life Sciences team for the past 25 years, Jim’s current technical focus is on microbial control in cleanrooms and other critical environments. He conducts on-site training, webinars and high-level technical support for Customers in the biopharmaceutical industry.
As a 2019 Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) Michael S. Korczynski Award recipient, Jim was recognized for his contributions toward the development of PDA's international activities. Jim also received the 2024 PDA’s Distinguished Service Award for leading the PDA Missouri Valley Chapter for four years. He has given lectures around the globe on issues related to cleaning and disinfection, microbial control in cleanrooms and validation of disinfectants. He has also published several PDA book chapters and articles related to cleaning, disinfection and contamination control.
Jim served four years as the President of the PDA Missouri Valley Chapter. He is also the current President Elect of the IEST Executive Board. He is an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) and other industry associations.
Matt Hofacre
Matt has over two decades of experience providing sterilization, biodecontamination, water, steam and washing applications for the biopharmaceutical, medical device, food and beverage, biological containment and laboratory research industries.
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He holds a master’s degree in finance and marketing and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
For STERIS Life Sciences, Matt supports global Customers, regulatory and industry groups with consulting and technical guidance for contamination control strategies and sterilization applications. Related technologies include Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP™) biodecontamination, VHP sterilization, moist heat sterilization, washing, pure steam production, purified water systems and equipment services. He is also a student of lean practices to maximize value stream to Customers.
The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), INTERPHEX, ACHEMA and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), amongst others, have welcomed Matt as a presenter and trainer at several national and international conferences.
Matt co-authored PDA Technical Report No. 48 Moist Heat Sterilization Systems: Design, Commissioning, Operation, Qualification and Maintenance and has authored and contributed to numerous other articles on water for injection systems, steam sterilization, VHP and pharmaceutical equipment selection.
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