BioBasics: Biotech for the Non-Scientist November 2014

BioBasics™ is a two-day, intensive course developed and taught by BioTech Primer. Starting with a review of fundamental scientific concepts, industry experts explain the basics required for understanding how biotechnology healthcare products work. Building on this scientific knowledge through lecture, discussion and hands-on labs, the course explores various therapeutic approaches, including monoclonal antibodies, stem cells, gene therapy, and RNA therapy, for different disease indications. Stratified medicine, biologics manufacturing, and next-generation sequencing applications are also discussed. The course culminates in an overview of the drug discovery and development process, enabling participants to understand how different organizations interact to bring a drug to market. Develop a working knowledge of the science/ technology, and learn how business/ regulatory decisions impact the biotechnology healthcare industry. BioBasics™ enables more effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders.