12/21/06

Scott Sutton to Join MODA Board of Advisors

WAYNE, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MODA Technology Partners (MODA) today announced that Scott Sutton, PhD, an internationally recognized expert in the area of analytical microbiology, is joining the MODA Board of Advisors – a group of pharmaceutical industry experts that provides regulatory, operational and technological guidance in support of the company’s product development. MODA has developed MODA-EM™ a mobile computing solution for the collection, management and reporting of environmental monitoring information by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Dr. Sutton is Senior Director, Microbiology Services with Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants and is also the Vice-Chair of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Committee on Analytical Microbiology. He has 40 publications and over 100 presentations to international audiences to his credit.

"A major challenge to modern environmental monitoring programs is keeping track of the data generated from all the sampling sites, and in ensuring timely, comprehensive review of the data to determine trends,” Dr. Sutton said. “I am excited to help MODA improve the microbiology laboratory’s ability to monitor the state of control for the production facility.”

“Scott’s expertise in microbiological testing, microbiological data management and Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) will be vital as we look to enhance and extend our environmental monitoring solution,” stated Chet Shemanski, MODA’s Vice President of Business Development. “His experience, thought leadership and active participation in organizations like the Pharmaceutical Microbiology Forum, Parenteral Drug Association, American Society of Microbiologists, and USP, will provide us with increased understanding of the issues facing the industry today.”

About MODA Technology Partners
MODA Technology Partners is a commercial software company whose primary focus is addressing the growing need for effective automation and efficient regulatory compliance within pharmaceutical manufacturing. MODA's software leverages mobile computing technology to help pharmaceutical clients increase operational efficiency, improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs. Additional information is available at www.modatp.com.


About Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants
Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc. offers an experienced team of consultants, engineers, architects, and scientists serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. They provide comprehensive consulting services – bringing regulatory, engineering and scientific perspective to every project – from conceptual design to finished product. Additional information is available at www.vectech.com.