Learning Outcomes

Gene Delivery with Vectors

Gene Delivery with Polymers

Genes as Vaccines

Immunization

Cancer Vaccines

Immunotherapy

Lesson Summary

In this module, Gene Delivery and Other Variants, you will learn the fundamentals of Gene Delivery with vectors as well as Polymers. You will also learn how genes can be used as vaccines and how Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy are created and used.

Responsive Delivery Systems

Sensitive Hydrogels

Targeted Drug Delivery

Research Paper Discussion

Nanotoxicology

In this module, Responsive and Targeted Delivery Systems, you will learn about Stimuli-Sensitive and Smart Systems and how certain systems can be controlled magnetically. You will also learn the fundamentals of Sensitive Hydrogels and how temperature can create certain responses. Finally, you will be introduced to the Nanotoxicology and Translation Pathways.

Final Course Assessment

Can genes be designed and engineered for both drug delivery systems and vaccines? This course shows what is possible.

Genes and Responsive Drug Delivery Systems

In this free online course, you will discuss genes as both delivery systems and as vaccines. Analyze the responsive and targeted drug delivery systems as the different forms of stimulation for activation. This course is for those who have a passion for studying biochemistry and immunology.

Hydrogels

Hydrogels in Tissue Engineering

Bioceramics

Scaffold Fabrication Strategies

Self Assembly

3D Bioprinting

This module presents the applications of Hydrogels, Bioceramics and Scaffold Fabrication in Tissue Engineering. You will learn about the process of facilitating self-assembly and the role of 3D Bioprinting in the fabrication of scaffolds.

Surface Characterization and Microscopy

Bulk Properties

Biological Characterization

This module presents the importance of characterizing the properties of materials. You will learn about various types of Material Characterization techniques and their significance in Tissue Engineering.

Tissue Engineering and Material Characteristics - Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn about the significance of Material Characterization in Tissue Engineering Applications

Tissue Engineering and Material Characteristics

This free online course discusses the applications of Hydrogels, Bioceramics and Scaffold Fabrication and the importance of characterizing the properties of materials in Tissue Engineering. You will learn about the process of facilitating self-assembly and the role of 3D Bioprinting in the fabrication of scaffolds. Further, the various types of Material Characterization techniques and their significance in Tissue Engineering, are also discussed.

Introduction to Bioreactor Design

Understanding of Bioreactors

In this module, you will study the definition of the bioreactor, its basic features, and identify consumer products made by biotechnology. The advantages of biotechnology over chemical synthesis, efficient bioprocess, and various considerations in bioreactor design are all covered in this section.

Batch Bioreactor Design

Batch Growth Kinetics

Design Equation and Product Kinetics

Performance Equation of Batch Fermenter

Design of Batch Bioreactors: Practice Problem

In this module, discover how to measure cell concentration using direct and indirect methods of growth kinetics. Also, learn to determine the productivity of a given reactor volume. Unstructured and distributed empirical model and the different phases of batch growth kinetics will also be explained.

First Assessment

This assessment will enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of module 1 - 2 of the course:

- Diploma in Bioreactor Design

Fed-Batch Cultivation

Fed-Batch Process: Continuation

Fed-Batch Problem

Fed-Batch Reactors Practice Problems

Fed-Batch Reactors Practice Problems 2

Discover how to design a simple fed-batch process, the advantages of fed-batch reactors, and the objective of running a fed-batch operation. You will be able to determine the reactor volume, product concentration, dilution rate, and amount of biomass and more.

Design of Continuous Bioreactors

Evalution of Monod`s Kinetic Parameters

Model for Plug Flow Reactor

Design of Continuous Bioreactors Practice Problem

Continuous Bioreactors: problem 2

In this module, you will learn how to design ideal continuous stirred tank reactors, and compare the productivity between a batch and continuous bioreactor. The relationship between cell density, nutrient concentration, and dilution rate will be explained.

Second Assessment

This assessment will enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of module 4 - 5 of the course:

- Diploma in Bioreactor Design

Diploma in Bioreactor Design - Course Assessment

Learn the fundamental principles of designing batch, fed-batch and continuous bioreactors with this free online course.

Diploma in Bioreactor Design

Many of the considerations of bioreactor design involve questions of mass transport and conditions under which cells are able to grow. This free online course will introduce you to the basic features of bioreactors and their principles of design. Find out what size, type or method of operation is best for a given duty or conversion. Start this bioprocessing course today and gain valuable knowledge on the construction and operation of bioreactors.

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