Modern Microbial Methods Collaboration
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The M3 Collaboration
The M3 Collaboration was formed in 2021 by members of the BioPhorum Fill Finish Alternative and Rapid Micro Methods BFPC team, the Kilmer Community Rapid Microbiology Methods group, the Online Water Bioburden Analyzer (OWBA) working group, and the Process and Environmental Monitoring Methods (PEMM) working group. These four industry working groups hold common goals and see a collaborative path forward to support the industry with adoption and use of modern microbial methods. This collaboration convenes subject matter experts from across, but not limited to, the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, personal care, medical device and vendor industries. Furthermore, the group pursues shared goals to promote excellence, international harmonization and continuity, as well as supports the implementation and use of technologies commonly referred to as Modern Microbial Methods or Alternative and Rapid Microbial Methods (ARMMs) within the industry.
Supporting M3 education, innovation, and adoption in regulated industries.
The M3 Collaboration was formed out of a desire to support the adoption of modern microbial methods within regulated industries. Four industry working groups, The steering committee and three subgroups formed after the first collaboration summit held in March of 2021. These subgroups work to create content on different topics supporting modern microbial method evaluation, implementation, validation, education, etc.