Two-day Workshop: Microscopic Identification of Popular Botanical Materials

	Event Details Capacity: 22 participants Dates:  June 27-28, 2018 Cost: $1,350 (AHPA Members) $1,650 (Non-Members) Location: Weber State University College of Science Tracy Hall Science Center 1415 Edvalson Street Ogden, UT 84408

Microscopy is an important tool for both the identification and authentication of botanical materials, in the whole form and as powders. Of all the analytical methods, microscopy is one of the most rapid, revealing, cost-effective and environmentally sound technologies available. Applying microscopic analysis to help gain a better understanding of plant anatomy will help you meet GMP requirements, and will better assist in navigating the industry’s regulatory landscape.

This two-day workshop will familiarize participants with various plant parts at the microscopic level to help in understanding the characteristic cellular features of each plant part examined using botanical microscopy techniques. The basic structure of various tissue types will be discussed and identified using examples of some of the popular botanicals. The workshop's goal is to leave participants with the experience necessary to confidently conduct microscopic analysis on botanical materials.

Discussion will be accompanied by hands-on training. Botanical materials in powder form will be examined.

Topics

• Preparation of botanicals for microscopic examination and general use of reagents;
• Microscopic features of various plant parts (leaves, stems, barks, woods, flowers, fruits, seeds, subterranean organs);
• Developing and documenting microscopic assessment in a scientifically valid manner; and
• Common and uncommon botanical adulterants: how to detect and how to avoid them.

Instructors

	Elan Sudberg CEO Alkemist Labs Bio >>
	Holly Johnson, Ph.D. Chief Science Officer AHPA Bio >>

Lodging

Hilton Garden Inn
2271 Washington Boulevard
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 399-2000

Workshop Materials

• Reference text -- American Herbal Pharmacopoeia’s (AHP's) Microscopic Characterization of Botanical Medicines
• Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion affirming attendance and training. GMPs require that QC/QA personnel be adequately trained in dietary ingredient testing.

Who Should Attend

• QA/QC personnel
• Laboratory personnel
• Regulatory / Compliance personnel
• Natural products researchers
• Staff in dietary supplements companies looking for economical means to comply with the GMP requirements regarding establishing identity
• Anyone interested in using microscopic techniques to identify botanicals