Learn the basics of microbiology, virology, and immunology.
Be exposed to various molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR techniques, genotyping, sequencing, gel electrophoresis, and more.
Learn how these molecular cell and gene therapy techniques can be used in applications for commercial product manufacturing.
Learn the basics of the process from inception in research and development through product realization in manufacturing.
1. Cell Biology
a. Eukaryotic vs prokaryotic
b. Structures and functions
2. Microbiology
3. Virology
a. Characteristics
b. Types
4. Immunology
a. Immunotherapy
5. Genetics
a. DNA vs RNA
b. Mitosis vs Meiosis
c. Central Dogma and its steps
i. Video (From DNA to Protein)
d. Genes/Genotype/Phenotype
i. Human Genome Sequencing Video
ii. Variations (Sequencing.com Interactive Genome Map)
iii. Genetic Disorders
6. Concepts of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
a. DNA Extraction/ RNA Extraction
b. PCR
c. Genotyping vs Sequencing
d. Gel Electrophoresis
e. Gene expression
i. Regulation
f. Gene Editing
i. CRISPR/Cas9
g. Recombinant DNA
h. Plasmid Construction
i. Insulin Production Example
i. Cell Culture
i. Transfection
ii. Transformation
iii. Transduction
iv. Applications
j. Aseptic Technique
7. Cell vs Gene Therapy
a. Gattaca Video
b. Applications and Products
c. Types
i. Somatic
ii. Germline
iii. In Vivo
iv. Ex Vivo
d. Techniques
i. Augmentation
ii. Inhibition
iii. Suicidal
e. Delivery
i. Viral
ii. Non-Viral
f. Case studies
8. Development of drug process
a. Discovery, Development, and Launch Process
b. Comparison to regular biomanufacturing
9. FDA regulation
a. Analytical Techniques
b. Product Safety Requirements
c. Cell Characterization
10. Ethical Concerns
11. CGMP
12. Good Documentation Practices
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Lab supplies, and the text is provided by the program college
Can be offered in person is a classroom/lab or virtually
attendance
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Industry personnel, Biology faculty at community colleges, persons interested in a career in Biotechnology or Biopharma.
Bioprocess Technician, Gene Therapy Operation Specialist, Manufacturing Process Technician
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Bioprocess Technician
Gene Therapy Operation Specialist
Manufacturing Process Technician
CTP-JI01
SEF-79634
CTP-FE01
Cynthia Lawrence
919-335-1037
[email protected]
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Requisites: None
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