Mammalian Cell Culture Bioreactors (Hands-on Course)
UCL East - Marshgate
Next scheduled date 2026 TBA
Price TBC
Gain hands-on experience in the set-up and aseptic operation of single-use bioreactors for the culture of mammalian cells.
This course is designed to provide delegates with a practical understanding of the set-up, inoculation and operation of lab and small pilot scale, single-use bioreactors for the culture of different types of mammalian cell used for biotherapeutic and vaccine production.
It will provide opportunities to sub-culture adherent HEK cells and suspension CHO cells from shake flask sub-culture through to laboratory scale bioreactors including a single-use, stirred bioreactor system (10L scale) and an iCellis® Fixed-Bed Bioreactor.
Learning Outcomes:
Delegates will gain
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell sub-culture prior to familiarisation with standard operating procedures (SOPs) for typical mammalian bioprocesses
Hands-on training in aseptic technique, seed train preparation and maintenance, and bioreactor seeding, sampling, and operation.
Key insight into operational methods/alternatives and general design considerations for mammalian bioprocesses.
Knowledge of industrially relevant analytical techniques including cell counting, viability and metabolite analysis
Who should attend?
The Hands-on Mammalian Cell Culture course is designed for all those involved in mammalian upstream bioprocessing including:
Early career academic researchers looking to transition into research or industry
Bioprocess and manufacturing engineers
Technical experts from external fields looking to transition into the biotech industry