Owner/Microbiologist
Pure Microbiology
Abby Roth, founder of Pure Microbiology, has over 17 years of experience in supporting the testing and consulting needs of the pharmaceutical, medical device, and compounding industries. Her background in pharmaceutical microbiology includes extensive knowledge of environmental monitoring and product testing. Abby also has participated in multiple investigations of microbial excursions, delivering guidance on contamination sources and remediation options.
Abby’s lab experience started in 2004 and continued through 2017, at which time she held the position of Quality Director at a contract pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory. She holds the Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence certification through the American Society of Quality, advancing her quality knowledge base. Prior to founding Pure Microbiology in 2022, Abby was a subject matter expert for CriticalPoint, LLC and she was also a consultant for Clinical IQ, serving as their Director of Microbiology.
Abby served as an expert committee member for the USP Compounding Committee for the 2015-to-2020 cycle. She is an involved member of the Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA), serving on the Board of Directors, speaking at its annual meetings, and chairing committees for the revision of four CETA Application Guides. Abby has been invited to speak for state boards of pharmacy and for national organizations.
Monday, December 5, 2022
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM