BioBasics 101: The Biology of Biotech for the Non-Scientist
- March 18, 2021 - March 19, 2021
- Time : 12:00 pm - 06:30 pm EST
- Price : $995 USD
- Instructor Name: Kevin Curran, PhD
- Course Level: Level 1 - Foundational
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BioBasics 101: The Biology of Biotech for the Non-Scientist is an intensive two-day course that explains the foundational science upon which all biopharma therapies are based. Day one focuses on the function of DNA, RNA, proteins, and cell signaling and how each interacts in both healthy and diseased tissue. Day two builds on your new-found molecular biology knowledge. This includes a more in depth look at genetic disease and how genetic engineering is used to create personalized medicine options for patients. The course ends with a survey of small molecule drugs, biologics, and vaccines and explains how each mitigates disease at the molecular level. BioBasics 101 will increase your scientific knowledge so that you can converse more effectively with colleagues, clients, regulators, and scientists.
BioBasics 101 was developed for the non-science professional who works within or services the biopharma industry.
Non-science professionals from all sectors including: finance, legal, sales, marketing, HR, manufacturing, management, government relations, IT, project management, regulatory affairs, supply chain, safety, tech transfer. Anyone who works on the “business-side” who needs to better understand and communicate with the “science-side”
Past participants include:
- Venture capitalists, angel investors, bankers, analysts, financial managers
- Insurance brokers, real estate professionals
- Patient advocacy group staff, disease foundation members
- Policy makers, lobbyists, attorneys
- Consultants, public relations specialists, journalists
- University administrators, research institute support staff
- Environmental, health and safety engineers
- Fluency in the essential terminology of the biopharma industry.
- Improved ability to communicate more effectively with colleagues, clients, scientists, and regulators.
- Increased scientific understanding of your company or client products.
- Determination of how your employer or client organization “fits” in the healthcare landscape.
- Integration of your business and science operations to empower staff to recognize new opportunities.
What People Are Saying
"This course was so helpful. I am by no means a science-oriented person but the way the instructor was able to present the material made it extremely easy to understand. The real-life examples and analogies were especially helpful."
Course Delivery: All master courses are presented on Zoom.
To view your master course:
1. Log into your Biotech Primer account in the upper right-hand corner of biotechprimer.com.
2. Once logged in go to “My Profile”.
3. Go to "User Dashboard" found in the dropdown menu under "My Profile" link.
4. Click on the class name.
5. Click on "View Course".
6. The Zoom link is available 15 minutes before the course begins.
Course Materials: Each master course comes with a downloadable workbook that includes all presented materials. The workbook is available on your “User Dashboard” under “Course Materials”. Please note each workbook is proprietary and is not to be shared with others.
Course Recording: All live, online master courses are recorded and those recordings are made available to registrants for two weeks. So if you cannot attend the course for the entire day or you simply would like to review the content, you can rewatch the course as often as you'd like within the two week timeframe.
Course Certificate: Once you complete your master course, you can download your course certificate from your “User Dashboard”. You may also post your certificate on your LinkedIn page or list our Biotech Primer class in your LinkedIn education profile by following the “Share” button found next to your certificate.
Refund Policy: All courses and products are final sale. If you cannot attend a course, you may send someone in your place by notifying us at info@biotechprimer.com a minimum of five business days prior to the start of the master course so the ZOOM link and certificate can be reset.
Questions? Contact us at info@biotechprimer.com
Interested in having a customized master course delivered in-house to your team? Contact Stacey Hawkins at stacey@biotechprimer.com
All master courses are presented on Zoom.
To view your master course:
1. Log into your Biotech Primer account in the upper right-hand corner of biotechprimer.com.
2. Once logged in go to “My Profile”.
3. Go to "User Dashboard" found in the dropdown menu under "My Profile" link.
4. Click on the class name.
5. Click on "View Course".
6. The Zoom link is available 15 minutes before the course begins.
Our ideal number of participants is 25-35.
We have a diverse audience in experience, education, and job description. Attendees range from C-level executives to manufacturing shift-workers; those new to the industry to season veterans who may find themselves in a different position or with a new company. This mixed of backgrounds extends the learning for all since everyone has something to contribute to and learn from the group.
All master courses begin at 9:00am; the Zoom link is avaiable starting at 8:45am. Please check your master course schedule to determine if the class is running on eastern time zone or pacific time zone. There are 10-15-minute breaks between each section and a 45-minute break for lunch. The course ends around 3:30pm.
You need a computer with internet access and a built-in mic or headphones.
All course materials are kept on your Biotech Primer dashboard. Course materials include an electronic PDF copy of all presented slides and activities; some courses include a glossary of biotech terms or a list of commonly used acronyms.
No pre-work is assigned.
Each master course comes with a downloadable workbook that includes all presented materials. The workbook is available on your “User Dashboard” under “Course Materials”. Please note each workbook is proprietary and is not to be shared with others.
Our instructors are dynamic, industry-experienced experts. In fact, this is what sets us apart from other training organizations – our instructors! Anyone can “learn the presentation”- but our instructors can handle your most difficult questions. Our engaging Biotech Primer instructors “edu-tain” you with their own personal war stories.
We do not provide credit hours, however if an organization requires only our signature to receive credit hours we are happy to sign your document.
Once you have completed your course, your certificate will be available on your dashboard.
All courses and products are final sale. If you cannot attend a course, you may send someone in your place by notifying us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. a minimum of five business days prior to the start of the master course so the ZOOM link and certificate can be reset.
BioBasics 101: The Biology of Biotech for the Non-Scientist
