Professional Development

Biotech Primer Inc., in partnership with BIO, offers on-demand online classes that can be taken anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Biotech Primer delivers current, relevant training to help professionals understand the science, business, and regulatory processes essential to the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Molecular Diagnostics, and Medical Device industries.

Manufacturing

AAV Gene Therapy Manufacturing

AAV Gene Therapy Manufacturing describes the manufacturing and control process for AAV viral vectors...

Biotech for Non-Scientists

Antibodies

Examine the versatility of antibodies in current biotech applications and take an in-depth look at...

Biosafety

Basic Disinfection Practices for Tissue Culture Laboratories

Introduces disinfection methods for laboratories working with infectious agents.

Biotech for Non-Scientists

BioBasics 101: The Biology of Biotech for the Non-Scientist

This is an intensive course that explains the foundational science that forms the backbone of biopharma. 

Manufacturing

Biomanufacturing

Introduces the intricacies and difficulties involved in manufacturing biologics.

Business of Biotech

Biopharma Business Acumen

This course explores financial vehicles, intellectual property law, life cycle management choices, and drug pricing challenges.

Biosafety

Biosafety Basics

Provides an introductory framework to the practices and principles when working with infectious...

Biotech for Non-Scientists

Biosimilars

Explains the science, biomanufacturing technology, and regulatory requirements for receiving approval...

Drug Development

Clinical Development 101: General Principles

Learn the various regulatory elements that must be performed throughout Phases I-IV trials.

Drug Development

Clinical Development 201: Phase I

Explores the purpose, design, and conduct of Phase I trials.

Drug Development

Clinical Development 301: Phase II/III

Considers the purpose, design, and conduct of Phase II and III clinical trials.

Drug Development

Clinical Development 401: Phase IV

Surveys the ongoing post-approval clinical assessments required by regulatory agencies.

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Diagnostic Development & Approval

Showcases the regulatory pathways for different categories of diagnostics, emphasizing the difference...

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Diagnostics' Role in Medicine Today

Build your diagnostic acumen and learn the science behind personalized medicine, and how companion...

Drug Development

Drug Discovery of Biologics

Drug Discovery of Biologics explains the steps involved in discovering new biologics, with a special...

Drug Development

Drug Discovery of Small Molecules

Explains the steps involved in discovering, validating and optimizing new therapeutics.

Biosafety

Elements of a Biorisk Management Program

Learn the major practices and principles, as well as the tools necessary for organizations to integrate...

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

How Diagnostic Tests Work: DNA-Based Diagnostics

Explains the molecular science and technology used in a common set of diagnostic tools, including...

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

How Diagnostic Tests Work: Protein-Based Diagnostics

Develop an understanding of antibody-based diagnostics and learn how to interpret results, knowledge...

Biotech for Non-Scientists

Immunology 101

Learn how the human immune system works to better understand how the body fights disease both naturally...

Biotech for Non-Scientists

Immunology 201

Learn how the two types of immunity work to better understand how the biopharma industry exploits nature...

Biosafety

Introduction to Biosafety Cabinets

Provides an overview of safe operation and work practices, proper decontamination methods, and a...

Biotech for Non-Scientists

Introduction to Genetic Engineering

Explains the process and power of genetic engineering.

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Medical Device Approval & Commercialization

Learn the diverse best practices accompanying a successful regulatory outcome, including manufacture...

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Medical Device Development

Provides a detailed look at the 5 stages of medical device development.

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Medical Device Overview & Regulation

Explore the diversity of the medical device industry and learn the pathway to medical device approval...

Biosafety

NIH Recombinant DNA Compliance

Learn how to comply with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules.

Biosafety

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Regulations

Details OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Regulations and how to properly integrate them.

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Introduces the complex processes of manufacturing, packaging and transporting small molecule drugs.

Drug Development

Preclinical Development

Focuses on both small and large molecule drug safety assessments and regulatory requirements.

Biotech for Non-Scientists

The Biology of Biotech

Understand the biopharma industry by focusing on cells, DNA and proteins and how these are manipulated...

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Statistical Features of Diagnostics

Learn how to calculate variability, sensitivity and specificity and how each is used to determine...

Biosafety

Working with Animals

Focuses on the special considerations of working safely with laboratory animals.