Fermentation Engineering

July 24-26, 2012

You can register for this course through our online registration system.

Why Should You Attend

Learn fermentation principles and engineering fundamentals of growing recombinant microorganisms in a bioreactor to express therapeutic proteins. Gain fundamental understanding of the relationship between process design and product quality. Engage in hands-on pilot-scale laboratory experiences that define and explore the critical control parameters required to achieve a robust fermentation process.

Attend and You Will Learn

How microbial cells grow and express product.
The critical components of an industrial bioreactor.
How to determine critical control parameters for your process.
The importance of mixing and aeration.
How to experimentally determine the mass transfer coefficient.
Automation and control including Process Analytical technology (PAT) and FT-NIR.
How to determine yield and productivity.
What to look for during scale-up.
The proper methods to clean and sterilize fermentation equipment.

Who Should Attend

Those seeking a more advanced hands-on course on the engineering aspects of fermentation, e.g.

Experienced fermentation supervisors and/or managers looking to build engineering skills
Scientists with experience in other biomanufacturing areas, e.g. Validation, Quality Assurance, R & D
Engineering degree holders with limited hands-on experience in biotechnology or fermentation

Attend and You Will Receive

2.1 CEUs
Morning coffee
Lunch
Afternoon beverage break
Certificate of attendance

Instructor

Lucas Vann, M.S.

Cost

$1400 (20% discount available to employees of BMF companies and those companies with 5 or more attendees; 50% for academic affiliated faculty/staff); special discount to SIMB members.

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