BioImmersion - 3 Day Course   

Industry Knowledge for the Non-Scientist

September 10-12, 2008 | Rockville, Maryland

Become more instrumental in your company’s success by understanding the science and technology driving the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Be more strategic in your relationship-building by knowing who the industry players are and how they interact. Learn from credentialed BioTech Primer instructors that have the skill and experience to teach executives with a wide variety of non-science backgrounds in an engaging environment.


Course Details:

Date: September 10-12, 2008
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm
Location: Room 1101,
Center for Advanced Research in Biotechnology II (CARB II)
University of Maryland Biotech Institute, Shady Grove
9600 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Fee: $1,345
Deliverables: A reference guide packed with all the slides presented in the class, background scientific information, statistics, and a glossary of terms. Lunch and refreshments provided. Contact: Kerri Muir, 410-377-4429 Register today!

Course Topics Include:

  • Industry Overview
  • Biology Basics
  • DNA Basics
  • Genetic Variation
  • Genomics
  • Gene Expression
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Proteomics
  • Cloning
  • Bioethics
  • Cell Signaling
  • Cancer
  • Immunology
  • Discovery & Development
  • The Future of Biotech
  • Discussion
  • Hands-On Activities

Who Will Benefit

  • Professionals from all sectors of the biotech, pharma and life sciences industries, including: sales, marketing, HR, legal, manufacturing, business development, finance, management, government relations, IT, safety, tech transfer
  • Policy makers, lobbyists, attorneys
  • Venture capitalists, angel investors, banks, analysts, financial managers
  • Insurance brokers, real estate professionals
  • Consultants, public relations specialists, journalists
  • Bioscience association staff, economic development executives
  • University administrators, research institute support staff


Past Class Participants Include:

Amgen, Alexandria Real Estate, AstraZeneca, Baltimore Sun Newspaper, Biogen Idec, BIO, Ernst & Young, Genentech, GE Financial, Georgetown University, Invitrogen, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Johns Hopkins University, KPMG, Marsh, MedImmune, Merrill Lynch, Miles & Stockbridge P.C., Millipore, Morrison & Foerster LLP, Novartis, SAS, Strategene

Classes fill up quick so register today!
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