Manufacturing Processes in Biotechnology

BIOENGR X 431.2

This course provides an overview of the major topics relate to manufacturing processes for biotechnology.

What you can learn.

Explore different aspects related to biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Acquire the basic concepts and skills needed in this field
Evaluate and solve real problems in the biopharmaceutical industry
Apply process development, quality by design, risk management, quality assurance, and biopharma practices considering drug regulations and economies of scale

About this course:

This course provides an overview of the major topics related to manufacturing processes for biotechnology. It covers introduction of biopharmaceutical production, process development, product characterization, quality by design (QbD), risk management, quality assurance, process scale-up and validation, manufacturing facility, biological drug regulations, process economy, outsourcing and vendor management, and an overview of key topics. Students have the chance to play different roles and help to solve real problems in today's biopharmaceutical industry.