BioBriefing provides a concise overview of the key biotechnology concepts and an introduction to the technology and terminology used by the biotech and pharma industries.
Class Details:
| Date: |
September 20, 2011 |
| Time: |
9:00am-4:30pm |
| Location: |
The San Jose BioCenter
5941 Optical Court
San Jose, CA 95138
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| Fee: |
$500 for BioCenter Members
$545 for Non-Members |
| Deliverables: |
A reference manual containing all of the slides used in the class, additional scientific information and glossary of biotech terms. A light breakfast and lunch will be served.
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Class Agenda:
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Industry Overview 9:00-10:15
Biotechnology Defined
Industry Sectors: Healthcare, Agriculture, Industrial, Environmental
Spotlight on Diagnostics
Top Companies
Structure of a BioScience Company
Academia
Break 10:15-10:30
The Science 10:30-12:00
Biotechnology Goals
Cell Structure & Function
DNA
Genomes
Genetic Variation
Genetic Basis of Disease
Proteins
Lab: DNA Isolation
Activity: Genetic Variation of Taste
Lunch 12:00-1:00
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Genetic Engineering 1:00-2:00
Restiction Enzymes
Plasmids
Recombinant DNA
Genetically Engineered Cells
Recombinant Proteins (Biologics)
Disease Models
Antibodies 2:00-2:45
Antibodies Defined
How Antibodies Are Made
Biotech Applications of Antibodies
Break 2:45-3:00
Drug Discovery & Development 3:00-4:15
Drug Discovery: A Brief History
Target Validation
Target Strategies
Pharmacogenomics
Preclinical & Clinical Trials
Biosimilars
Q&A/Review 4:15-4:30
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Who Will Benefit:
- Professionals
from all sectors of the biotech, pharma and life sciences industries,
including: sales, marketing, HR, legal, manufacturing, business
development, finance, management, government relations, IT, safety,
tech transfer
- Policy makers, lobbyists, attorneys
- Venture capitalists, angel investors, banks, analysts, financial managers
- Insurance brokers, real estate professionals
- Consultants, public relations specialists, journalists
- Bioscience association staff, economic development executives
- University administrators, research institute support staff
Past Class Participants Include:
Amgen, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Alexandria Real Estate, AstraZeneca, Biogen Idec, BIO, California Healthcare Institute, Chubb Insurance, Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, Genentech, GE Financial, IBM, Life Technologies, Johns Hopkins University, KPMG, RENO Construction, Marsh, MedImmune, Merrill Lynch, Miles & Stockbridge P.C., Millipore, Morrison & Foerster LLP, Novartis, SAS, Stratagene, UCSF
Questions?
Contact Kerri Muir at 410-377-4429 ext. 22 or info@biotechprimerinc.com
Classes fill up quick so register today! |