BioBriefing- 1 Day Class

Biotech for the Non-Scientist

September 20 | San Jose, CA

Empower yourself and your company by learning the science and technology driving the biotech and pharmaceutical industries

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

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.


Class Agenda:

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

    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

    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!
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