Introduction to Animal Cell Culture
2018-06-19 - 2018-06-22 | BioTechnical Institute of Maryland, 1101 West Pratt St., Baltimore, MD, 21223, United States
The workshop provides a solid basis for the understanding of the growth of animal cells and combines lecture and laboratory exercises. Topics include: Introduction to cell and tissue culture, serum containing media and the use of serum cell counting and viability determination, development of growth curves, growth of adherent and suspension cells, transfection technologies for recombinant protein expression in animal cells, cryopreservation and cryothawing of animal cells, cell cloning and primary cell culture. The workshop also contains sections on serum-free media, attachment, adaptation/selection of adherent /suspension culture. The workshop is designed to provide a solid understanding of cell culture through classroom presentation and laboratory work.

Vaccine Symposium
2018-06-21 07:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, 9751 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, 20878, United States
Challenges & Opportunities of Developing Vaccines in the 21st Century
Vaccine development is a complex process and new advancements in the industry are leading to innovation and change in the industry. Join us as we bring together industry leading professionals to discuss the present and future of vaccine development.
Enjoy presentations and panel discussions from industry experts which will cover highly relevant topics related to the research, development, and manufacturing of vaccines around the globe, including:

Potency Assays for Prophylactic & Therapeutic Vaccines
Product Characterization and Manufacturing Challenges
How Can/Is QbD Being Used in the Manufacture of Nww, Well-Characterized Vaccines?
Current Regulatory Trends for Novel Vaccines for Emerging Infectious Diseases

CONNECTpreneur SUMMER FORUM
2018-06-21 07:00 - 11:00 | CONNECTpreneur, 1812 North Moore, Rosslyn, VA, United States
The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum is a Community of over 8000 CEOs, Entrepreneurs, VCs and angels, CXOs and other business leaders in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Each bi-monthly CONNECTpreneur Forum mashes up 500+ top founders, investors and business leaders for a morning breakfast event featuring awesome networking, newsmaking speakers, and a showcase of exciting early stage companies.
