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Pam Wertalik

Forner FDA specialist and founder of Contract Laboratory, Pamela has extensive experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical and food industries. She has a strong background in applying USP standards to ensure product safety, efficacy, and purity and has expertise spanning analytical testing, process validation, and global regulatory compliance.

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Halloween Candy Testing: Ensuring Safety for a Spooktacular Celebration

By Pam Wertalik | Oct 10, 2024

Testing helps prevent potential health hazards like foodborne illnesses and allergic reactions.

Understanding the Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries Submerged in Water

By Pam Wertalik | Oct 8, 2024

Lithium-ion batteries power modern electric vehicles, but when exposed to water, they pose significant safety risks.

Image of lithium ion battery submerged under water.

Understanding Metal Fatigue Testing: Importance, Methods, and Applications

By Pam Wertalik | Oct 4, 2024

Metal fatigue testing is a critical process in determining the durability and lifespan of metallic materials when subjected to repeated stress over time. Whether it's for automotive, aerospace, civil engineering, or manufacturing applications, metals fatigue...

Understanding the Differences Between Histology Stains: A Comprehensive Guide

By Pam Wertalik | Oct 1, 2024

The ability to differentiate structures of tissue or cell samples is enhanced through different histology stains.

tissue sample stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)

Lithium-Ion Battery Regulations: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

By Pam Wertalik | Sep 30, 2024

As the global demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to surge—particularly in electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, and renewable energy storage—ensuring their safety and performance has become more critical than ever. At the core of this effort is a...

Photo of Lithium Ion Battery Regulations

A Comprehensive Guide to Influenza Research and Testing: Importance, Methods, and Advances

By Pam Wertalik | Sep 30, 2024

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It affects millions of people globally each year, causing mild to severe illness and, in some cases, leading to hospitalization or death. Influenza research and...

Sterility Testing Guide: Direct Inoculation vs. Membrane Filtration

By Pam Wertalik | Sep 30, 2024

Laboratories must perform sterility testing to ensure that products are contaminant free

Hypodermic needed in clear sterile packaging

A Comprehensive Guide to Ligand Binding Assays (LBA): Importance, Types, and Applications in Drug DiscoveryLigand Binding Assays (LBAs)

By Pam Wertalik | Sep 30, 2024

Ligand Binding Assays (LBAs) are critical tools in biomedical research and pharmaceutical drug discovery. These assays are used to study the interaction between a ligand (a molecule, such as a drug or hormone) and a target protein, receptor, or antibody. By...

The Critical Role of Lithium-Ion Battery Testing

By Pam Wertalik | Sep 23, 2024

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the preferred energy source for a vast range of applications, including consumer electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and more. Their high energy density, long life, and rechargeability make them...

Endotoxin Testing Laboratories: Crucial for Safety of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices

By Pam Wertalik | Jun 28, 2024

Endotoxin testing is vital for ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical and medical products. This extensive guide explores the principles, methods, and significance of endotoxin testing in laboratories, covering key aspects such as bacterial endotoxin tests, endotoxin test methods,...