About this course
This 3-day course consists of 6 lectures, enhanced with practical demonstrations using bench-scale and pilot-scale bioreactors. In particular, attendees will gain hands-on experience assembling bioreactors and 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 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.
- Hands-on VR/AR training in bioreactor handling and bioprocessing environments.
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.
