Biotechnology Short Course by Tonex

Biotechnology Short Course is a 2-day introduction to the emerging engineering discipline of biotechnology. This course is especially beneficial for individuals and organizations who want to see the “big picture” in order to communicate with technical as well as non-technical individuals.

Advanced technologies are pushing biotechnology engineering in new directions.

As a result, there will continue to be an increase in consumer biotech or biotechnology products targeted directly at customers instead of biopharma or healthcare businesses.

Startups in the emerging biotechnology engineering realm are starting to focus on solutions other than those in medicine – everything from food and materials to environmental monitoring. Still, 2024 and beyond will continue to see biotech innovation primarily in the medical/health fields.

Artificial intelligence, machine learning and Big Data are evolving technologies that help act as conduits for emerging biotechnology engineering enterprises.

The emerging importance of biotechnology engineering can’t be overemphasized.

Often associated with the medical and health fields, biotechnology engineering has been rapidly expanding into other sectors.

Take agricultural biotechnology engineering, which is a range of tools, including traditional breeding techniques, that alter living organisms, or parts of organisms for various objectives, such as:

• To make or modify products
• Improve plants or animals
• Develop microorganisms for specific agricultural uses

Biotechnology provides farmers with tools that can make production cheaper and more manageable.

Some biotechnology crops can be engineered to tolerate specific herbicides, which make weed control simpler and more efficient. Other crops have been engineered to be resistant to specific plant diseases and insect pests, which can make pest control more reliable and effective, and/or can decrease the use of synthetic pesticides.

These crop production options can help countries keep pace with demands for food while reducing production costs.

Biotechnology Engineering Short Course by Tonex

Biotechnology Short Course is a 2-day introduction to the emerging engineering discipline of biotechnology. This course is especially beneficial for individuals and organizations who want to see the “big picture” in order to communicate with technical as well as non-technical individuals.

Biotechnology Short Course covers the most important aspects of biotechnology without getting too involved in the technical nitty gritty.

Participants will learn how living systems are used to produce a wide range of technologies and capabilities.

Additionally, participants will learn possible use cases for biotechnology in both commerce and military applications.

Biotechnology is important for its innovative possibilities such as providing farmers with tools that can make production cheaper and more manageable. Biotechnology can also help change the way the DoD conducts missions, performs in contested logistics environments, and adapts to major global changes.

Learning Objective

The objective of this course is to provide participants with an understanding of the principles, applications, and advancements in emerging biotechnology engineering. Participants will explore cutting-edge technologies and their implications in various fields such as healthcare, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and industrial processes.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Emerging Biotechnology Engineering

• Definition and scope of emerging biotechnology engineering
• Overview of the interdisciplinary nature of the field
• Historical perspective and key milestones in biotechnology

Module 2: Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology

• Principles of genetic engineering and gene editing techniques (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9)
• Synthetic biology and the design of novel biological systems
• Applications of genetic engineering and synthetic biology in medicine, agriculture, and industry

Module 3: Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

• Biomaterials and tissue engineering
• Biofabrication techniques, including 3D printing of organs and tissues
• Advances in regenerative medicine and stem cell research

Module 4: Biopharmaceuticals and Drug Delivery Systems

• Development and production of biopharmaceuticals
• Drug delivery systems and targeted therapies
• Personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics

Module 5: Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing

• Microbial fermentation and bioprocess engineering
• Enzyme engineering and industrial enzyme applications
• Biofuels, bio-based chemicals, and biodegradable materials

Module 6: Agricultural Biotechnology and Crop Improvement

• Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their applications in agriculture
• Crop improvement techniques, including marker-assisted breeding and genetic modification
• Biotechnology in pest control, disease resistance, and crop yield enhancement

Module 7: Environmental Biotechnology and Bioremediation

• Bioremediation and the use of microorganisms to clean up pollutants
• Biotechnological approaches to waste management and recycling
• Sustainable bioprocessing and circular economy concepts

Module 8: Emerging Trends in Biotechnology Engineering

• Nanobiotechnology and its applications in medicine and materials science
• Bioinformatics and computational biology
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in biotechnology research and development

Module 9: Ethical, Legal, and Social Considerations in Biotechnology Engineering

• Bioethics and responsible research and innovation
• Intellectual property and patenting in biotechnology
• Societal implications, privacy concerns, and public perception of biotechnological advancements

Module 10: Future Perspectives and Career Opportunities

• Emerging fields and future directions in biotechnology engineering
• Entrepreneurship and start-ups in biotechnology
• Career paths and opportunities in academia, industry, and government