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Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing


About this course 

The course is aimed at early career professionals and anyone who wants to develop an understanding of upstream bio-manufacturing techniques and processes. 

This 3-day course consists of 6 lectures, enhanced with practical demonstrations using bench-scale, pilot-scale, and single-use bioreactors. In particular, attendees will gain hands-on fermentation experience using a 30L-scale, stainless steel, stirred tank bioreactor. The course includes the set-up, steam sterilisation in place (SIP), inoculation, monitoring and harvest of a 30L yeast fermentation. 

On completion of the course, the attendees will be presented with a ‘Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing’ issued by IBioIC. 

Learning outcomes 

  • Obtain an up-to-date overview of microbial and mammalian cell cultivation in the field of bio-manufacturing. 

  • Know the considerations and possible challenges of upstream bioprocessing scale-up. 

  • Be aware of various cell types, cell metabolism, fermentation modes and bioreactor types. 

  • Be aware of the importance of preparation, sterilisation, monitoring and quality control in fermentation processes. 

  • Develop hands-on fermentation skills through practical experience using a stainless-steel pilot bioreactor. 

  • Familiarise with sampling techniques used in fermentation and biomass quantification methods. 

  • Learn and apply fundamental aseptic and sampling techniques. 

Who will benefit? 

  • Scientists, engineers, graduates, technical managers, operators, especially those in their early careers in fermentation and upstream bioprocessing. 

  • Anyone who would like to gain an insight into the theoretical and practical aspects of bio-manufacturing.

The number of attendees per course is limited to secure hands-on opportunities for each person. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 

Read the Terms and Conditions

Please contact scaleup@ibioic.com for further details and sign-up. 

For more information about other IBioIC Skills and Training programmes, visit https://www.ibioic.com/skills/#in-work-learning

Earlier Event: 27 February
Decarb Connect UK
Later Event: 11 March
Bioeconomy Week Scotland 2024