Life Science
Biology is the study of _____
Life
Who are the SCU program leads?
Dr. Thai and Dr. Asuri
Who was our tour guide?
Andy Woehl
How many times should you repeat a persons name when networking?
3
Who are your PA's? And where do they go to school?
Karina, Jasmine, Xiomara, Nicole, SCU
What are antibodies?
proteins that protect you when an unwanted substance enters your body
What is the biological icon in the NIIMBL logo?
Double Helix
What kind of cells were they manufacturing at the pilot plant?
Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells (CHO cells)
How often should you post on LinkedIn?
once a week
What did Karina major in?
Biology and Neuroscience
What does qPCR stand for?
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
How many different sites does NIIMBL have?
5
What group is Genentech part of?
What are the 4 questions your elevator pitch should answer?
Who are you? What are you studying/ working on? What makes you interesting? What are you asking for?
What rooms are your PA's staying in?
251 and 253
What is a bioreactor?
It is a closed container or tank designed to provide the perfect living conditions for cells, bacteria, yeast, or enzymes so they can multiply and create useful products.
What is NIIMBL's mission statement?
Accelerate innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, support standards development and train a world leading workforce.
What is Genentech's mission?
Dedication to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for life threatening diseases.
Name at least 5 industry professionals present
Michelle, Howard, Maggie, Surekha, Paulina, Celine, Michael
What are your PA's hometowns?
Gilroy, San Jose, San Francisco
What is recombinant DNA technology?
the process of joining genetic material from two different species and inserting it into a host organism
What does NIIMBL stand for?
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals
recombinant human insulin
How much is the life sciences industry worth?
$394 Billion
What year was each PA born?
2004