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West is pleased to announce that it has become a multi-year foundation sponsor of the Young Men In Charge Foundation, Inc. (YMIC). The program is dedicated to increasing the number of African American and Latino males in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). West’s sponsorship will support the Foundation’s mission of integrating STEM exposure and mentoring with a focus on leadership, business and social skills.
“West is pleased to partner with YMIC to increase participation in this important area of study,” said Rick Luzzi, vice president of human resources, West. “As a pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer, we look for talent in the STEM arena. YMIC offers a wonderful program that will aid young men in developing an interest in the STEM fields and potential future careers as scientists and engineers.”
YMIC Foundation, Inc. partners with school districts, universities and businesses to run a variety of programs for “Y-MIC scholars.” The Y-MIC scholars range from grades five to 12 (with continued academic and financial support through college) and attend schools in the counties of Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Students who become Y-MIC scholars receive academic support and STEM-related mentoring through seminars, summer enrichment sessions, community service projects, leadership activities and entrepreneurial programs. YMIC scholars are eligible for a four-year undergraduate scholarship, as well.
“West has become our first foundation sponsor, and we are hopeful that other STEM-related business leaders will join their commitment and make an impact in training our future engineers and scientists,” said Richard Roberts III, founder of YMIC Foundation, Inc. “We hope the partnership between West and YMIC Foundation, Inc. is a first step toward expanding the program to include young women and further serve the educational needs of the community.”
YMIC Foundation Inc. has several events planned for 2013, including the second-annual Science Fair on April 27, from 9:00 a.m. t- 12:00 p.m. Students will gather at B. Reed Henderson High School in West Chester, Penn. for a morning of project presentations before a STEM panel. YMIC Foundation, Inc. will be hosting the third-annual scholarship and awards banquet at the Chester Valley Golf Course in Malvern, Pennsylvania. A full calendar of YMIC’s 2013 events can be found at http://ymicfoundation.org/events.
YMIC is a member of the Education Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC), an incentive through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development that gives eligible Pennsylvania-based businesses tax credits for contributing to a qualifying organization, such as YMIC.
<p>By William and Suzette Rishel</p><p><em>Bill and Suzette Rishel are team members at West’s Jersey Shore, Pa., facility. Bill serves as Value Stream Lead and Suzette as a Quality Assurance Inspector.</em></p>
Injectable drug delivery and containment can be a challenge for drug manufacturers, especially as regulations and quality standards are increasing and as biologic drug products present new challenges in their sensitivity and dose volume. At West, we work closely with our customers to understand industry trends, the challenges our customers face, and we work by their side to drive new innovations to support their work to deliver medicines to the patients that need them.
We are delighted to share that West has been honored at the Korea Bioprocessing Excellence Awards (KBEA) for the second year in a row. This year, we were recognized as the grand winner of the Best Bioprocessing Supplier Award: Fill-Finish.
In many instances, injectable pharmaceuticals need to be administered by patients or their caregivers rather than by healthcare professionals. While it is convenient to receive treatment at home without having to travel to a healthcare facility, the notion of administering drug injections, or even the sight of needles, can be intimidating to many individuals. The process can be greatly simplified with the use of auto-injectors. These devices typically contain a drug-filled syringe and make the injection procedure more straightforward by semi-automating the process.
<p><strong>J. Riter, A. Janssen, D. Engels</strong></p><p>Cracking of elastomeric needle shields and tip caps is a costly problem for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Cracked components can cause leaks that can result in loss of drug potency and sterility and may lead to a safety risk for the person administering the drug and the patient. This cracking has been attributed to ozone degradation of the elastomer formulations.</p>
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