Montreal, QC –August 14, 2025. The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) is proud to announce the return of its popular Applied Cleaning Validation master class in partnership with STERIS, a global leader in infection prevention and procedural products and services. Following a successful delivery in Charlottetown in 2024, the course will now be offered in Montreal on October 15–16, 2025.
This repeat offering is a testament to the course’s strong reception and CASTL’s commitment to delivering practical, hands-on training that meets the evolving needs of the life sciences sector. Held at CASTL’s state-of-the-art Montreal training facility, the master class equips professionals with critical knowledge and skills in cleaning validation—an essential component of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance.
“The enthusiastic response to last year’s master class in Charlottetown showed us there is a clear demand for specialized, high-calibre training in cleaning validation,” said Penny Walsh-McGuire, CEO of CASTL. “We’re thrilled to bring this opportunity to Montreal and to continue partnering with STERIS to deliver industry-driven programs that advance biomanufacturing excellence across Canada.”
Designed for professionals working in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, operations, microbiology, engineering, plant and facility management, the course covers everything from protocol development to final report generation. CASTL’s simulated GMP training environment allows participants to apply their learning in real-world scenarios under the guidance of industry-experienced trainers.
“We’re proud to renew our collaboration with CASTL in presenting this robust training program for the second year,” said Paul Lopolito, Director of Technical Services at STERIS. “This master class delivers critical technical insights that help industry professionals meet the stringent demands of cleaning validation.”
Registration is now open, and spots are limited. Secure yours now.
About CASTL
The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) is Canada’s biomanufacturing training partner, dedicated to developing skilled talent to drive the country’s thriving biomanufacturing sector. With GMP-simulated facilities in Charlottetown (PE), Montreal (QC), and Vancouver (BC), CASTL delivers hands-on, industry-informed training supported by flexible online learning. As Canada’s exclusive provider of National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) programs, CASTL offers world-class education with support from adMare BioInnovations and its adMare Academy.
About STERIS
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. We help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences solutions. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
Media Contacts
CASTL
Heidi Reinblatt Director,
Marketing and Communications
Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL)
Heidi@castlcanada.ca
STERIS
Lauren Okapal
Manager, Marketing Communications
Lauren_Okapal@steris.com
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