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Cellular Bioprocess Technology Course

August 11^th - August 14^th, 2026

The 2026 Cellular Bioprocess Technology short course will be held at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus from August 11^th to August 14^th, 2026. To accommodate those who are not able to travel to Minnesota, the 2026 Cellular Bioprocess Technology short course will also be offered virtually and professionally broadcast live to attendees around the globe. Additionally, all lecture notes are distributed to attendees and available online. Recorded course video is available to the attendees for a period of time.

For questions or inquiries, please contact Olivya Yager at [email protected].

New in 2026

Optional half-day workshop on application of machine learning tools to cellular bioprocess technology.

This course delivers fundamental biological knowledge critical to biomanufacturing and imparts engineering principles cardinal to cellular biotechnology. The concise, in-depth coverage reviews recent advances in bioprocess research and presents future opportunities.

Join leading bioprocess technology experts from around the world in this interactive four-day seminar covering the fundamentals and practical analysis of cell culture technology and bioengineering.

It is the definitive course in cell culture technology
The focal points of the course: fundamentals, practical analysis, and emerging tools and trends
See complex data translated to relevant points for application
Learn from three decades of research expertise and practical know-how presented in organized, user-friendly formats

Over 4,000 researchers from around the globe (shown in yellow to the right) have attended this annual course held at the University of Minnesota. The course has also been hosted on-site by numerous companies.

globe spinning that highlighted countries of where past participants have traveled from

What Makes This Course Special?

Over three decades of hard-earned knowledge and complicated research packaged in succinct, practical terms and examples
This is not a conference; the materials, lectures, and breakout sessions are all designed to work cohesively to maximize the effectiveness of information delivery and the efficiency of learning
It is uniquely designed for scientific professionals of diverse backgrounds in engineering and the physical and biological sciences
Participants will come away with a renewed excitement for their own work

Testimonials

I found the lectures and notes incredibly valuable, and learned important information that will make me a more effective scientist. I had attended virtually, but still felt I experienced the entirety of the course.
- 2023 course participant

It was a wonderful opportunity to attend the Cellular Bioprocess Technology workshop. It introduced some new concepts, I obtained a deeper understanding of the process, and helped refresh many concepts that I hadn't seen since undergrad.
- Past course participant

The course was great, Hu was wonderful, both engaging and knowledgeable. The notes are very thorough. Thank you!
- Past course participant

This course is world-class.
- J.G. Merck & CO.

This course was an excellent way to experience a broad spectrum of subjects within biotechnology. These experiences have given me the skills I needed to excel at my current position and inspired me to explore new opportunities within the biotech industry.
- Ricardo Ibarra Jr., Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals

This course was really excellent! Thank you to all of the instructors and individuals that helped. I'll take a lot of information and new ideas back to work. The hands-on sessions were particularly useful. I hope this course continues for many years to come.
- Past course participant