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CCCC among colleges to receive

bioprocessing equipment

ment, coupled with the Educational Modules, will give stu-
dents the skills they need to succeed in the bioindustrial manu-
facturing workforce.”

This equipment was donated to community and technical col-
leges through a selective fellowship process, according to the
news release. Fellowship participants will use the equipment in
their classrooms and have the opportunity to collaborate with
other fellows on applications and curriculum over the course of
the two-year program.

“This equipment will make a significant and valuable impact
for community and technical colleges,” said Thomas Tubon,
Chief Workforce Development Officer at BioMADE in the
news release. “Many companies are struggling to fill biomanu-
facturing jobs right now. This equipment will help train and
prepare students to fill much-needed roles. Together, we are
strengthening the foundation of the biomanufacturing work-
force.”

Dr. Brenda Grubb, of the CCCC Biotechnology faculty, said
the college is happy to be selected to receive the SBI Biopro-
cessing Equipment and to incorporate it into the BPM 112 Up-
stream Bioprocessing course this fall. “This course introduces
cell growth and fractionation techniques, and topics include
fermentation theory and application and cell harvesting. Fer-
mentation is a commonly used microbial bioprocess. Biomass
monitoring in the SBI shaker flask system will allow students
to do non-invasive monitoring of growth in real-time. Using
this equipment and software will facilitate achieving several
Dr. Brenda Grubb, of the Central Carolina Community course objectives, including generating experimental data to
College Biotechnology faculty, says the college is excited use in presentations of scientific information. Students will be
to receive the free state-of-the-art bioprocessing equipment able to generate detailed growth profiles of organisms in cul-
through the Scientific Bioprocess Inc. Digitally Simplified ture, simulating the fermentation process used in bioreactors
Bioprocessing Fellowship that will be used to teach students by biopharmaceutical companies. We are very excited to use
both theory and practical hands-on technology. this equipment to teach our students both theory and practical
hands-on technology,” said Dr. Grubb.
Central Carolina Community College is among the commu-
nity and technical colleges that will receive free state-of-the-art The CCCC Bioprocess Technology program provides the theo-
bioprocessing equipment through the SBI Digitally Simplified retical background and hands-on experience for students seek-
Bioprocessing Fellowship, according to a news release from ing a career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing as well as
Scientific Bioprocess, Inc. (SBI) and BioMADE. provide current pharmaceutical employees the opportunity for
promotion and bachelor’s degree transfer. Learn more about
“We’re so pleased to donate this equipment to community col- this program at www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/bioprocess/.
leges in order to help create a skilled workforce,” said John
Moore, President of SBI, in the news release. “The bioindus- For more information on Central Carolina Community Col-
trial manufacturing industry needs employees who are trained lege – which is dedicated to providing pathways to achievable
to use equipment like bioreactors and shake flasks. Our equip- dreams, visit www.cccc.edu.