From Standards to Practice: How USP Turns Learning into Real-World Impact

From Standards to Practice: How USP Turns Learning into Real-World Impact

Author: d'Vinci Interactive May 21, 2026 Duration: 22:43
What does it take to deliver impactful learning in a global, highly regulated industry? Tim Greiner, Senior Director of USP Education at the U.S. Pharmacopeia, a global nonprofit that sets quality standards for medicines, food, and dietary supplements, shares how USP delivers education at scale to ensure those standards are applied effectively across industries and regions to improve quality and protect public health. Show Notes: Senior Education Director Tim Greiner explains how USP d...

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