Biopharmaceutical Production Processes

Catalog description

This course will provide the students with an overview of biopharmaceutical production processes through lectures. The course begins by introducing students to the proteins and biotechnology companies and to cGMP. During lab, students will use mammalian cells to produce a monoclonal antibody by developing manufacturing SOPs, including upstream and downstream processing and quality control and assurance. Students will also gain experience with T-cell culture as part of the CAR-T technology utilized in personal medicine.