Learn key concepts and practical skills in bioprocess development and cell culture engineering in biomanufacturing. Lectures focus on cell culture media and feeding strategies, operational modes (batch, fed-batch, perfusion), bioreactor design (single-use and stainless steel), high-density cell banking, critical process controls, harvest operations, design of experiments (DOE) in process development, glycan analysis by mass spectrometry, and process analytical technology (PAT). Laboratory sessions provide hands-on experience in media preparation and filter integrity testing, single-use bioreactor operation, rocker bag assembly inoculation and sampling, and high-density cell banking from perfusion cultures.

June 8-10, 2027

$4,200 registration fee

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Attend and you will learn 

• Understand the principles of cell culture, media formulation and feeding strategies for optimal productivity.
• Compare operational modes—batch, fed-batch, and perfusion—and identify their applications in biomanufacturing.
• Evaluate single-use versus stainless-steel bioreactor designs for different process needs.
• Identify and control critical process parameters in bioreactor operations.
• Describe harvest operations and their role in maintaining product quality.
• Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize cell culture processes.
• Interpret glycan analysis data generated by mass spectrometry.
• Understand the role of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) in real-time process monitoring.
• Perform hands-on bioprocess tasks, including media preparation, filter integrity testing, rocker bag assembly, bioreactor inoculation, sampling, and high-density cell banking.

Who should attend

• Professionals with some biopharmaceutical experience
• Professionals within the biotech industry who want to gain an understanding of upstream processing
• Professionals involved in bioreactor equipment design and biopharmaceutical facilities design

Lead Instructors 

• Driss Elhanafi, Ph.D.
• Suleiman Sweilem