Fundamentals in Downstream Processing Training Course
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2700 CHF
Excluding taxes, includes lunch, coffee and snacks
English
Biofactory Competence Center in Fribourg, Switzerland
This 3-day training course will provide an introduction to downstream processing with hands-on practical and theory in the field.
The general aims of this course are to enable a non-expert in the field of downstream processing:
- To be able to understand what a bioprocess is
- To have the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to understand what separation techniques to use at which stage of a process and for what purpose
- To understand and perform Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), packing of a 20 cm diameter chromatography column and to run a preparative chromatgraphy purification with the AKTA chromatography from Cytivia
- To provide the basis for more advanced practical development to become an expert in the field (if desired)
- To enable people in USP to transfer to DSP
This training program includes theoretical and practical parts on Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF): Ultrafiltration and Diafiltration; as well as theoretical and practical parts on chromatography: Packing and characterization of a 20 cm diameter column, Hands on experience with preparative chromatography.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed for operators, technicians, scientists, specialists in other areas, and managers in the field of biomanufacturing who are interested to learn more about downstream processing, to refresh their knowledge in the field, or to facilitate cross-training.
What are the learning outcomes?
- To understand and to be able to perform Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)
- To be able to pack columns and characterize them
- To define which resins to use and how to combine them
- To be able to run a preparative chromatography step
How is the course structured?
The course is a mixture of interactive presentations and hands-on practical work in a GMP-like environment. Practical work will be carried out in small groups with a maximum of 3 people per group to ensure hands-on experiences at all time.
Further information
A certification will be handed out to each participant at the end of course.
Travel and accommodation are not included in the course fee.
Are you interested in this training ? if so, please register by clicking on the following link.
Contact and informations :
Biofactory Competence Center
Passage du Cardinal 13b
1700 Fribourg
Switzerland
info@bcc.ch
Dates 2025
Session 1
24-25-26 March
Session 2
01-02-03 September
Duration:
3 days (9h00-17h00), with 2 x 0.5 days and 1 full day hands-on practical
Number of participants :
2-9