CSL Behring Fermentation Facility

Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology

Contributing to the advancement of industrial biotechnology through educational and professional development, collaboration, and innovation

The Future of Biotechnology

The Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB) prepares students and professionals for success in the ever-growing field of biotechnology.

We offer this training and development through connection with academic researchers and biotechnology companies, creating innovative programs and workshops that nurture and encourage collaboration, creation, and career development.

Housed in Penn State’s Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, COEIB links seven colleges and 31 departments in the goal of advancing the future of industrial biotechnology.

Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
Upcoming Workshops

News

Eight Penn State research commercialization projects awarded GAP funding

Eight research projects have been selected for support from the Penn State Commercialization GAP Fund. The GAP Fund is a competitive internal program designed to help promising technologies bridge the gap between academic research and industry adoption.

Edible, biodegradable fibers made from milk protein, cellulose

Milk protein and cellulose derived from plants may be the next big thing in sustainability, thanks to a first-of-its-kind advancement made by researchers at Penn State.

Close ties with industry fuel success for master of biotechnology degree program

Looking back over more than two decades leading Penn State’s master of biotechnology degree program, Loida Escote-Carlson concluded: “We’ve been tremendously successful.”

News

Eight Penn State research commercialization projects awarded GAP funding

Eight research projects have been selected for support from the Penn State Commercialization GAP Fund. The GAP Fund is a competitive internal program designed to help promising technologies bridge the gap between academic research and industry adoption.

Edible, biodegradable fibers made from milk protein, cellulose

Milk protein and cellulose derived from plants may be the next big thing in sustainability, thanks to a first-of-its-kind advancement made by researchers at Penn State.

Close ties with industry fuel success for master of biotechnology degree program

Looking back over more than two decades leading Penn State’s master of biotechnology degree program, Loida Escote-Carlson concluded: “We’ve been tremendously successful.”

Alumnus and professor named new head of biomedical engineering

When Dan Hayes graduated from the Penn State Eberly College of Science with a bachelor’s degree in science in 1997, the Department of Biomedical Engineering was still three years away from forming. Now, Hayes will lead the Department of Biomedical Engineering. His tenure as department head begins July 1.

Events

Monday Dec

08

COEIB Fermentation Workshop
Day 1 of 4

Tuesday Dec

09

COEIB Fermentation Workshop
Day 2 of 4

Wednesday Dec

10

COEIB Fermentation Workshop
Day 3 of 4

Events

Monday Dec

08


COEIB Fermentation Workshop
Day 1 of 4

Tuesday Dec

09


COEIB Fermentation Workshop
Day 2 of 4

Wednesday Dec

10


COEIB Fermentation Workshop
Day 3 of 4

Thursday Dec

11


COEIB Fermentation Workshop
Day 4 of 4