Based in FlexBio, our pilot-scale facility in Edinburgh, this course is aimed at scientists, engineers, suppliers, post graduate students and postdocs wishing to learn more about bioprocessing and the biotech sector.
**Note** SARS-CoV-2 outbreak (causing CoVid 19 disease): While all courses are still scheduled, we will look to follow university guidelines at all times.
Should a course need to be postponed then we will look to inform attendees as soon as possible and aim to find a mutually suitable date for all, or issue a refund.
Part theory, part practical - the course introduces the most common fermentation operations performed in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical production facilities.
Who should attend this course?
Scientists or engineers in industry who want to develop and/or optimise bioprocesses
Suppliers moving into, or wanting to learn more about, the biotech sector
PG student or postdoc currently working with industry or planning to in the future
Theory Session
Basic principles of fermentation
Host strain selection
Growth medium development
Process types and optimisation
Practical Session
Principles of bioreactor technology and parameter control
Inoculation Train: How to prepare your seed culture to volume
Sterilisation in place (SIP) of 30L fermenter
Pre-run preparation (setup and calibration)
Inoculation and initial growth
Sampling, sensors, automation, data collection and analysis
Understanding changes in nutrient levels and their correlation to growth phases
Harvest and post-cultivation disinfection, CIP & cleaning
Date and Venue
Wednesday 6th May 2020
FlexBio, John Coulson Building, Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AL
Course Booking
Full day course: £550
(Preferential tariffs for start-ups, SMEs and academics)
Email scaleup@ibioic.com to reserve your place or call the bioprocessing team on 0141 548 5946 for more information.