Biotechnology & Bioprocessing Training Programs
Offering intensive, innovative, hands-on laboratory training programs
About Our Program
The Biotechnology and Bioprocessing Training program at USU’s Center for Integrated BioSystems provides training and technical support to researchers and educators from all realms of the scientific community. Our experienced staff is dedicated to examining every aspect of cell culture, fermentation, and protein purification, as well as gene expression and proteome analysis with innovative bioinformatics tools.
Participants come to our program to gain new insights and knowledge from experts covering theory and the newest practices. Most importantly, our courses provide an opportunity for attendees to translate theory into hands-on experience during our laboratory sessions.
Who Should Attend
Attendees who will benefit from these courses include industrial microbiologists, cell biologists, bioprocess engineers, biochemical engineers, production managers, group leaders, and scientists in manufacturing and R&D in the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
About the Center
The Center for Integrated BioSystems at Utah State University leads a progressive, interdisciplinary effort in research, core lab services, and educational programs serving life science professionals. The Center is a consortium of faculty and technical talent, housed in a state-of-the-art facility on the Utah State University campus in Logan, Utah. We train and collaborate with scientists in academic, industrial, and national laboratories.
About the Program Director
Dr. Kamal A. Rashid has more than 20 years of academic experience in both research and training development. He has developed, directed, and implemented biotechnology training since 2000 at Utah State University. His training programs have been internationally recognized and conducted in Singapore, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, and Puerto Rico. Dr. Rashid’s longstanding presence in academic and industrial circles makes USU’s training program one of the leading programs of its kind.