ISPE Kicks Off New Year with New Web Features

(TAMPA, FLORIDA, USA, 28 JANUARY 2009) – ISPE, a global not-for-profit association of 24,000 technical professionals working in the manufacturing and drug development sectors of the pharmaceutical industry, announced the implementation of a new Content Management System (CMS) that has provided increased functionality and power to many of the ISPE Web site features.

Some of the new features at www.ISPE.org include increased search functionality and new views and filters that allow users to zero in on events of interest on the ISPE Event Calendar. In particular, the more robust search feature and broader tagging of content are designed to add even greater value to Members in search of solutions and information from ISPE.

In addition, ISPE Members will experience a new, individualized landing page tailored to their Member type, Affiliate/Chapter, and selected Areas of Interest. Each Member can easily update their contact information; renew their Membership online; view ISPE education, purchase, and activity history; set their email preferences; access news directly from their Affiliate or Chapter; view all upcoming international events for which they are registered; find content tagged for their chosen Area(s) of Interest, and save specific ISPE Web pages for future reference. Improvements to the web site navigation are expected to be implemented later this year.

About ISPE

ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the Society of choice for 24,000 technical professionals working in or serving the manufacturing sector or drug development in the pharmaceutical industry in 90 countries. ISPE aims to be the catalyst for “Engineering Pharmaceutical Innovation” by providing Members with opportunities to develop their technical knowledge, exchange practical experience within their community, enhance their professional skills, and collaborate with global regulatory agencies and industry leaders. Founded in 1980, ISPE offers online learning opportunities for a global audience and has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA; its European office in Brussels, Belgium; an Asia Pacific office in Singapore; and its newest office in Shanghai, China. Visit www.ISPE.org for additional Society news and information.