Created by a team of expert life science, social science, and engineering educators with the latest technical expertise, this unique course provides a comprehensive introduction to biomanufacturing and its role in the industrial biotechnology landscape. It examines three subject areas:

• Core competencies in molecular biotechnology, focusing on recombinant gene cloning and its applications.
• Principles and processes of industrial biomanufacturing, focusing on upstream processing, downstream processing, and analytical methods for product testing.
• The nexus of biotechnology and society, which focuses on science communication, responsible research and innovation, and related topics.

Working professionals or students interested in industrial biotechnology can enhance their understanding of all these topics through this self-paced, online course.

The development of Biomanufacturing Principles, Processes, and Responsible Innovation was funded by BioMADE(opens in a new window), a Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense(opens in a new window). It is also a member of Manufacturing USA®(opens in a new window), a national network created to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing through large-scale public-private collaboration on technology, supply chain, and education and workforce development.

Fee

$249

BioMADE members, please contact membership@biomade.org before registering to confirm membership status and receive a discount code for this course.

Participate and You Will Learn

This course introduces biomanufacturing, surveys the various kinds of biomanufactured products, explains the relevant fundamentals of molecular biotechnology, and describes the principles and production processes involved in biomanufacturing. Finally, it examines the impact of biomanufacturing — and, more broadly, biotechnology — on society. Participants will learn essential information about the following topics:

• Module 1: An introduction to biomanufacturing
• Module 2: Molecular biotechnology fundamentals
  • Manipulation of recombinant DNA
  • RNA expression
  • Recombinant protein production, purification, and analysis
• Module 3: Industrial biomanufacturing principles and processes
  • Upstream processing
  • Downstream processing
  • Analytical methods for product testing
• Module 4: Nexus of biotechnology and society
  • Science communication
  • Responsibility research and innovation
  • Biotechnology regulation and policy
  • Ethics of biotechnology
  • Democratization of biotechnology
  • Public and stakeholder engagement with biotechnology
  • Biotechnology and social controversy
  • Exploring societal implications

Who Should Participate

Current or future professionals in a variety of scientific, engineering, or communications roles in the bioindustrial manufacturing sector. The course is also appropriate for faculty or graduate students interested in any of the topics covered. Some background in chemistry, biology, and/or engineering will be helpful.

Course Format

The course is self-paced and delivered totally online. This on-demand format enables participants to access—for 90 days—a package of learning materials, which includes video and interactive components, that have been created for independent, self-paced learning. It’s estimated that the course will take approximately 32 hours to complete.

Instructors

The instructors who developed this interdisciplinary course represent several programs at NC State. Key contributors include the following individuals:

• Hayley Flores and Gary Gilleskie from the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center
• Emily Cartwright and Melissa Srougi from the Biotechnology Program
• Katie Barnhill-Dilling and Jason Delborne from the Genetic Engineering and Society Center (GES)

Register and You Will Receive

• Access to approximately 32 hours of online materials
• Course certificate upon completing all course materials