Design of Experiments for Biomanufacturing
This workshop aims to introduce participants to the principles and applications of Design of Experiments (DoE) in the analysis of bioprocesses. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on use of JMP statistical software (SAS Institute), and real bioprocess case studies, attendees will learn how to apply DoE techniques in practice. The case studies, centered on microbial fermentation using real experimental data, explore how variables such as medium composition, induction temperature and duration affect protein (product) yield.
| Dates | Course | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12-13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence in FDA-Regulated Manufacturing: From Foundations to Implementation | $1,500 (2026 registration closed) | |
| May 20–21, 2026 | Hands-On Essentials of Automation for Biomanufacturing | $2,050 (2026 registration closed) | |
| May 27–29, 2026 | Preparative Chromatography Column Packing: Lab to Process Scale | $2,500 | |
| June 3–4, 2026 | Applied Cleaning Validation Practices: A STERIS Master Class | $2,000 (2026 registration closed) | |
| June 9–10, 2026 | Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Lyophilization | $1,975 (2026 registration closed) | |
| June 11, 2026 | Essentials of Spray Drying and Powder Analysis | $995 (2026 registration closed) | |
| June 16–18, 2026 | Fundamentals of Mammalian Cell Line Development | $3,100 (2026 registration closed) | |
| June 23–25, 2026 | Biopharmaceutical Assay Essentials | $3,100 (2026 registration closed) | |
| June 23–25, 2026 | Fermentation Engineering | $3,100 (2026 registration closed) | |
| June 30–July 2, 2026 | Hands-On Principles of mRNA Technology | $2,500 (2026 registration closed) | |
| July 8–10, 2026 | Downstream Biopharmaceutical Processes: Fundamentals and Design | $3,100 (2026 registration closed) | |
| July 14–16, 2026 | AAV Quality Attributes: Theory and Practice | $2,975 (2026 registration closed) | |
| July 14–17, 2026 | Hands-On CGMP Biomanufacturing Operations | $4,200 (2026 registration closed) | |
| July 27, 2026 - July 28, 2026 | Hands-on CGMP Biomanufacturing Operations for Upstream | $2,200 (2026 registration closed) | |
| August 5, 2026 - August 6, 2026 | Hands-on CGMP Biomanufacturing Operations for Downstream | $2,200 (2026 registration closed) | |
| July 28–31, 2026 | Hands-On Biomanufacturing of Vectors for Gene Therapy | $4,500 (2026 registration has closed) | |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Design of Experiments for Biomanufacturing | $500* (2026 registration closed) | |
| Sept 29–Oct 1, 2026 | Cell Culture Engineering | $4,200 | Register |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Distributed Control Systems for Bioprocessing Operators | $775 | Register |
| Oct 13–16, 2026 | Applied Principles and Techniques of Depth Flow Filtration (DFF) and Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) for BioPharm Purification | $3,995 | Register |
| Oct 28-29, 2026 | Continuous Processing for Production of Biopharmaceutical Products | $995 | Register |
| Nov 10–12, 2026 | PAT for Real-time Culture Monitoring and Closed-Loop Process Control | $2,975 | Register |
| TBD | Microbial Contamination Control in Bioprocessing Operations | $2,975 |
* $250 for students (if you are a student, email [email protected] to receive a discount code).
The August 6, 2026 workshop has been canceled.
Attend and You Will Learn
Participants will gain practical knowledge in the following areas: fundamental statistical concepts for DoE (including hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, statistical modeling, and Analysis of Variance – ANOVA); application of factorial and response surface designs for bioprocess characterization and optimization; interpretation of DoE software outputs (e.g., normal probability plots, interaction plots, contour plots, residual analysis, and ANOVA tables).
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for individuals involved in bioprocess development and optimization, especially those with limited experience in DoE methodologies.
What to Bring
Participants should bring their own laptops with JMP software pre-installed (a free 30-day trial is available at www.jmp.com; it is recommended to download and activate it a few days before the workshop).
Instructor
Dr. Marcello Fidaleo is an associate professor in the Department for Innovation in Biological, Agro-Food and Forest Systems at the University of Tuscia, Italy, where he teaches unit operations and design and analysis of experiments for the food and biotechnology industry.
His research interests include modeling of membrane processes and enzymatic and microbial processes in the area of food, chemistry and biotechnology. He has carried out research as a visiting scholar at the Biotechnology Institute of the University of Minnesota and as a Fulbright scholar at NC State’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Dr. Fidaleo holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the Sapienza University of Rome and a doctorate in food biotechnology from the University of Tuscia.