UPCOMING EVENTS

Other Regional Events/Workshops 

PLSG Animal Cell Culture Methods and Scale-up Strategies
September 8-12, 2008
Penn State University, University Park, PA

This introductory course emphasizes cell culture and scale-up theory, as well as an introduction to laboratory techniques utilized in animal cell culture. These include modern techniques used with mammalian cell culture from frozen stocks to inoculation and cultivation in bench top bioreactors. Lectures provide the background to understand the principles of cell culture and bioreactor design. Participants will gain experience with a variety of bioreactor systems, including stirred tank bioreactors, microcarrier and hollow fiber systems.
For more information, visit the website http://www.biotech.psu.edu/animal.htm

PLSG Separation and Purification Strategies for Biotechnology Products
September 22-26, 2008
October 20-24, 2008
Penn State University, University Park, PA

Separation and Purification Strategies for Biotechnology Products is an introductory course that helps participants understand and develop strategies for separating and purifying proteins, recombinant DNA products, and monoclonal antibodies. Hands-on exercises include membrane filtration, chromatography techniques, and column packing.
For more information, visit the website http://www.biotech.psu.edu/separation.htm

NTI NanoForum
October 28, 2008
Philadelphia, PA

The Nanotechnology Institute (NTI) of Ben Franklin Technology Partners will hold its first day-long NanoForum on October 28, 2008 at the Chemical Heritage Foundation in Old City Philadelphia.  This will be a one-day symposium dedicated to nanotechnology.  The intention is to provide a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology with panels discussing nanobio, nanomanufacturing, nanoenergy, and commercialization/financing.
For more information, visit the website
http://www.pennsylvaniabio.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=838&Itemid=119

Biotech 2008
November 10-11, 2008
Philadelphia, PA

In its eighth year, this annual joint symposium of BioNJ and Pennsylvania Bio is designed to advance the growth and development of the bioscience industry in our region.  It will facilitate opportunities for information sharing, new skill
development, networking, collaboration, and partnering among companies at all stages of the continuum.
For more information, visit the website http://www.biotech2008.org/content/view/2/5/