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
Paul has over two decades of industry experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory research settings, with expertise in process cleaning, cleaning validation and contamination control.
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He holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Paul provides global technical support through field consultations, site audits, training presentations and educational seminars. He also manages the Process and Cleaner Evaluation (PACE™) program and analytical testing laboratory, which simulate Customer cleaning processes and support analytical method development and validation.
Paul is experienced in managing cross functional projects related to process cleaning and critical environment operations, with direct experience in the biopharmaceutical and biomedical device industries. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has published several articles and book chapters related to cleaning validation and contamination control. He is also 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 industry experience, with expertise in developing and implementing cleaning validation process lifecycles, process design, analytical method development and validation, risk assessments and regulatory remediation. He has held supervisory and management positions within multiple pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical organizations.
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He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
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), contributing to ongoing industry knowledge and professional engagement.
Antonio Ortiz
Antonio has over two decades of industry experience, with expertise 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 has held several positions within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, supporting validation, engineering and technical services functions. He holds a master’s degree in biomedical engineering and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Antonio is a member of the Technical Services team, where he provides support to Customers by integrating multiple areas of specialization to resolve complex pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical challenges.
Antonio is an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), contributing to industry knowledge-sharing and professional development. He also administers global pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry education programs and presents at industry conferences.
Jim Polarine Jr.
Jim has over three decades of industry experience, with expertise in cleaning, disinfection, microbial excursions and disinfectant validation and testing. He also has experience 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.
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He holds a master’s degree in biology.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Jim focuses on microbial control in cleanrooms and other critical environments. He delivers onsite training, webinars and high-level technical support for Customers in the biopharmaceutical industry, helping guide best practices in contamination control and disinfectant validation.
Jim is a recognized industry contributor and award recipient. He received the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) Michael S. Korczynski Award in 2019 for advancing PDA’s international activities and the 2024 PDA Distinguished Service Award for leading the PDA Missouri Valley Chapter for four years. He has presented globally on cleaning and disinfection, microbial control in cleanrooms and disinfectant validation and has published multiple PDA book chapters and articles on contamination control. Jim served four years as President of the PDA Missouri Valley Chapter and is the current President Elect of the IEST Executive Board. He is also 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 several other industry associations.
Matt Hofacre
Matt has over two decades of industry experience, with expertise in 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.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Matt supports global Customers, regulatory and industry groups with consulting and technical guidance for contamination control strategies and sterilization applications. His areas of specialization include Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP™) biodecontamination, VHP sterilization, moist heat sterilization, pharmaceutical and laboratory washing systems, pure steam production, purified water systems, and equipment services. He is also a dedicated student of lean methodologies, focusing on maximizing value for Customers through streamlined processes.
Matt is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). He serves as a PDA course instructor and participates in the ISPE Mentoring Program. His industry contributions include co-authoring PDA Technical Report No. 48: Moist Heat Sterilization Systems: Design, Commissioning, Operation, Qualification and Maintenance, as well as authoring and contributing to numerous publications on biodecontamination, sterilization, washing technologies, water for injection systems and pharmaceutical equipment selection.
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