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Aug 03, 2022

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.”

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Jun 23, 2022

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.

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Leadership teams from Gamma Biosciences and BioMagnetic Solutions visit Penn State, November 2021

Dec 15, 2021

Biotech company selects Innovation Park for expansion

Penn State will welcome a new biotech company, BioMagnetic Solutions, to Innovation Park. BioMagnetic Solutions is a portfolio company of Gamma Biosciences, a global life sciences company serving the advanced therapy market.

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Aug 23, 2021

Here and Now: Hayes Ready to Lead Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology into the Next Phase of Impact

Dan Hayes, Ph.D., replaced Andrew Zydney, Ph.D., as the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology's Director.

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Jul 16, 2021

Penn State’s Biotechnology Community Overcomes COVID-19 Challenges

One of the many Penn State units that adapted to the pandemic’s challenges was the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (CoEIB).

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Apr 06, 2021

Penn State’s Industrial Biotechnology Ecosystem Continues to Bloom

In just 30 months and despite facing a global pandemic, Penn State and collaborating companies have successfully established and advanced the industrial biotechnology ecosystem and talent pipeline at the university.

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Feb 12, 2021

Researchers awarded $1.5M to create stem cell predictive model

Stem cells are the building blocks of the body, according to Penn State researchers. Though similar to one another at their origins, stem cells take on unique characteristics as they mature, becoming specialized cells throughout the body — such as bone, muscle, ligament, tissue or other organ cells.

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Andrew Zydney, Ph.D., spoke at the recent “BioProcess International” Conference, which was held virtually for the first time.

Oct 19, 2020

Andrew Zydney Shares Continuous Bioprocessing Strategies with a Global Audience

Andrew Zydney, Ph.D., continued sharing his knowledge of bioprocessing with a global audience when he recently spoke at the “BioProcess International” Conference, held virtually for the first time in 2020.

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23 undergraduate students, including SIB President, Elijah Yudt (top left), virtually networked with professionals from Bristol Myers Squibb.

Sep 22, 2020

Two Powerful Groups Engage for Student Growth

The Society of Industrial Biotechnology continues adapting to its current climate, virtually networking with professionals and Penn State alumni from Bristol Myers Squibb, one of the world's leaders in innovative medicine.

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CSL Behring Scholarship Recipients (left to right) Nicole Guise, Yihao Lin, Matthew Aronson, Morgan Roggenbaum, Hinkal Patel, Brianna Frederick.

Mar 02, 2020

Nineteen Penn State students from Six Departments Earn Prestigious CSL Behring Scholarships in Industrial Biotechnology

Each year, Penn State’s Center of Excellence of Industrial Biotechnology awards scholarships to undergraduate students demonstrating academic achievement and involvement in the field of industrial biotechnology.

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