Biotech 101

Biotech 101: "BioHouston’s highly successful “Biotech 101” course is being offered every quarter, providing an overview of the science of biotechnology and its applications, the regulatory and business issues associated with commercializing novel biotechnologies, and the international, domestic, and regional biotech industry. Five broad biotechnology-related topics will be covered in this one-day workshop: * Biotechnology defined, with an introduction to the basic science and terminology associated with the discipline * Applications of biotechnology, with an emphasis on healthcare * Developing a new biotechnology product, from laboratory to market * Business issues associated with commercializing biotechnologies * The Houston-region biotechnology industry Those who will benefit from this course include: * Employees at life science companies who are new to biotechnology * Economic development professionals * Regional government officials * Consular officials responsible for the life sciences * Media professionals who cover the life sciences * Investors or potential investors in biotechnology companies * Consultants, sales professionals, and service providers who interact with the industry, or who wish to do so * Graduate and undergraduate students interested in biotech"