Hands-On Biomanufacturing Seminar

This workshop, in collaboration with the New Hampshire Technical College, focuses on the topics of fermentation, cell culture, separations and purification. It is designed to explain why and how bioprocessing is able to produce complex protein products starting from simple microorganisms and cells. The course is presented in practical terms and includes many examples that illustrate the basic principles. This is a “hands-on” workshop, with a balanced mix of lecture and laboratory practice where participants can learn the actual handling of bioprocessing equipment representative of manufacturing conditions.

Class size is limited to maximize lab participant interaction with the instructor.

Now included with each registration - a CHO-tPA Core Production System textbook! This is the first publication of the Northeast Biomanufacturing Center written by Dr. Sonia Wallman and Deb Audino.

Who should attend:

Professionals newly involved in the design, scale-up and operation of bioprocess systems, such as: process engineers, research and development scientists, validation engineers, project managers, manufacturing technicians, biologist or chemists with some experience in life science research, engineering, validation, manufacturing etc. This course will also benefit process, project and manufacturing engineers and scientists entering the field.

Dr. Burkett is an associate professor and director of the Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing program at The Community College of Baltimore County located in Catonsville, MD. In addition, Dr. Burkett is a regional director for the Northeast Biomanufacturing Center and Collaborative (NBC²); a National Science Foundation funded Advanced Technology Education Center. 

Dr. Burkett is a graduate of Western Washington University (B.S. Biology/Chemistry), University of Maryland -Baltimore County (M.S. Applied Molecular Biology), and University of Maryland-College Park (Ph.D. Microbiology). Prior to joining CCBC, Dr. Burkett held academic and industrial research appointments at The Center of Marine Biotechnology, Proteinix, Inc., IGEN, Inc., and the National Cancer Institute’s basic research program in Frederick, MD. His research activities have focused on transposable elements and genome evolution, ubiquitin-dependent protein processing, and industrial biotechnology and protein synthesis. Tom’s educational interests lie in the application of experiential education models to science education and technical workforce development. 

Dr. Burkett is a member of the Society of Industrial Microbiology, American Society of Microbiology, Genetics Society of America, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He lives in Catonsville, MD with his wife Susan and when not in the classroom or laboratory enjoys spending time kayaking and sailing on the Chesapeake Bay.

Cost: $2500 per enrollment
Advance Registration Cost: $2200 per enrollment (30 days prior to seminar date)
Group Rate: available
Government/Academic Rate: $2000 per enrollment

Tuition includes:
Comprehensive course notes, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch, and 1.2 Continuing Education Units.