A Course on Biologics (Protein Biopharmaceuticals)
UNDERSTANDING THE EXECUTIONERS OF LIFE
May 09-16, 2022, KARACHI, PAKISTAN
Hybrid Event
Lecture Time: 02:00 – 05:00 PM (3 hours)
Organized by:
HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry,
International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi,Karachi-75270, Pakistan in Collaboration with the
COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad
Website: www.iccs.edu
www.comstech.org
Course Instructor:
Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmed
Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Champan University
School of Pharmacy Irvine,
California, CA 92618, USA
Course Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Atia-tul-Wahab
Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research,
International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences,
University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan.
Ms. Khazima Muazim
Programme Manager
OIC- COMSTECH , Pakistan
Maham Yamin
Program Officer
OIC COMSTECH, Pakistan
Course Description
This course in hybrid mode focus on biotechnology-derived protein Biopharmaceuticals and the economic impact of biotechnology products in pharmacy, including protein production, downstream processing, biochemical and biophysical analysis methods, monoclonal antibodies, bio-similar, vaccines, regulatory agencies, and financing biologics drug development. On-line participants will recive certificate of attendance.
Learning Objectives
With successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of protein biopharmaceuticals (Biologics).
- Explain how biologics are manufactured and analyzed using biochemical and biophysical techniques
- Understand therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars
- Explain classical and modern approaches in vaccine production
- Explain drug and biologics approvals by FDA/EMA/ and other regulatory agencies and Financing of biologics drug development
Detail program attached: Program
Learning
Resources
Rodney J. Y. Ho, Milo Gibaldi: Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals: Transforming
Proteins and Genes into Drugs. 2nd Edition, Wiley 2013.
Course Schedule with Description
Days: Monday to Friday
Lecture Time: 02:00 – 05:00 PM (3 hours)
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/n3TPjNjd2AVe8LQx5
