This professional development course examines the considerations and challenges when scaling-up bioprocesses in taking a product from bench to pilot scale. Lecture and hands-on training will cover the applications, platforms, equipment, and variables that are critical to upstream bioprocessing. On Day 1, participants will be introduced to commonly used industrial production platforms and bioreactor configurations and learn how to assemble multiple bioreactor types. Day 2 will focus on the factors that affect biomanufacturing performance, and understand the effects selected parameters have on product formation. The final day of class offers real-time monitoring and trending of cell culture health wherein participants will apply learned concepts towards the development of optimal strategies for productivity and efficiency. Participants will receive 2.4 CEUs upon completion.
National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
