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Biotechnology: Science for Managers

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Key Benefits
During this course, you will:
Gain a practical understanding of the scientific vocabulary used in the life sciences
Learn the basic foundations of the current technologies shaping the biotech industry and develop an instinct regarding future technical trends
Recognize product development hurdles: design, manufacturing, and clinical trials
Understand regulatory issues and safety data evaluation
Gain knowledge of the policy landscape in the health and biotechnology industries
Understand the role of networks in promoting innovation
 
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Program Content
 
The Building Blocks of Science
The fundamental blocks and interaction systems in the human body (cells, genetic material, proteins, receptors, communication, and defense)
Why and when biological systems malfunction and the consequences
Creating the Toolbox

The basic toolbox that scientists use to create products—genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, cloning, expression systems, monoclonal antibodies, and their use as therapeutics

Transforming Science into Products
The fundamentals of product development and clinical design
How to develop scalable products and interpret clinical data
The role of health policy and regulations in product commercialization
Managing and Sustaining Science Innovation
Managing and developing high-performance environments for scientists to spur high-innovation output
The role of networks in promoting innovation
This three-day residential program provides an opportunity for participants to interact and network with peers in the industry. Reading material will be provided ahead of time.
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