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Introduction to Biomanufacturing

A man in a green polo shirt is speaking to a group of people inside a modern laboratory with stainless steel biomanufacturing equipment. The listeners, some wearing white coats and others in casual clothing, are paying close attention to his explanation.

Step into the world of biomanufacturing with this comprehensive three-day course designed for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

“Introduction to Biomanufacturing” offers a unique blend of foundational knowledge and cutting-edge advancements in biotechnology, delivered by a diverse panel of university professors and industry leaders. This course is your gateway to understanding the technologies and methodologies that are driving the future of life science and biomanufacturing in Denmark and globally.

From the very first day, you will be immersed in the basics of life science and biomanufacturing, with clear explanations of essential terminology and concepts. A guided tour of DTU’s state-of-the-art pilot plant facilities will provide you with exposure to real manufacturing equipment, helping you connect theory with practice.

The course delves into the transformative power of automation, DNA Foundries, and data science. You will explore how the latest innovations in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data are reshaping our understanding of biological processes.

With expert lecturers from both academia and industry, you will gain diverse perspectives on biomanufacturing, making this course an invaluable opportunity to learn from the best and network with leading professionals in the field. Whether you’re looking to build a career in biotech or expand your existing knowledge, this course will equip you with the tools and insights needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of biomanufacturing.

Course Modules:

Day 1:

Introduction to Biotechnology
Fermentations & Organisms
Enzymes & Proteins
Mammalian Cells & Cell Culture
Biomanufacturing Process
Pilot plant tour

Day 2:

Metabolic Engineering
Automation & Foundries
Computational Biology
Selected industry talks & networking

Day 3:

Digital Twins & Process Modeling
Process Recovery with Upstream & Downstream
Novel Food
Sustainability & Quantification
Cost of Biomanufacturing

By the end of the course, you will have a basic understanding of industrial biotechnology and its application areas, the fundamentals of biomanufacturing, its terminology, methodologies, and strategies. You will be able to:

Describe the basic concepts of Biomanufacturing
Understand the common tools and instruments used in the fermentation process
Discuss examples of industrial bioproduction
Discuss challenges in scale up and scale down of bioprocesses
Reflect on the use and potential of industry 4.0 / digitalization in biomanufacturing
Recognize common problems and suggest solutions

This course is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of biomanufacturing, whether they are entering the field for the first time or enhancing their existing expertise. It is particularly beneficial for:

Natural Scientists: Professionals from other scientific disciplines looking to apply their knowledge to biomanufacturing.
Engineers and Production Experts: Individuals involved in design, planning, R&D, and operations who want to integrate biotechnology into their work.
Postdocs and Senior Scientists: Researchers aiming to expand their expertise into a new scientific domain.
Non-Scientific Professionals: Those in roles such as administration, finance, or sales who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of biotechnology.

A professional background in biotechnology is not necessary, but participants should be comfortable with basic concepts from high school-level natural sciences.

Here you will find important information for short course participants regarding cancellation policies, location and waitlist policies.

Please note that courses are subject to a minimum number of participants, and DTU reserves the right to cancel a course if the required number of registrations is not reached.

To register for the course please click “Add to basket” .

Registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to course start.

In case, you have any questions related to your registration, please contact Khaled Chatila (khachat@dtu.dk)

Before the course
Approximately two weeks before the course begins, you will receive an email with practical information and everything you need to know ahead of your participation.

After the course
Approximately one week after the course ends, you will receive access to the course materials along with your certificate of completion.

We offer employees in start-up companies, educational institutions and the public sector a 25% course fee reduction. Tick off the relevant boxes in the registration form to apply for this discount. You will get to the registration form when adding the course to the basket.

Companies wishing to arrange a tailored/private course are more than welcome to contact us to discuss this opportunity.

“The course has been tremendous learning for me who don’t have a biotech background but work with it on a daily basis. It really connects the dots in the knowledge I had to various subjects prior to the course”

“It will facilitate my discussions with other stakeholders and create insights of possibilities”

“Real industry cases were very interesting and made the lectures come together”