Biomanufacturing (BioMAN) Working Groups

Working Group Activities

  • Collective exploration of new ideas and identification of possible paths forward
  • Open and candid discussion of key issues in a safe haven forum
  • Invited in-feed presentations from industry, government, and academic experts

Working Group Model

  • Co-leaders from industry, government and MIT
  • On-going meetings throughout year (bi-monthly)
  • Generates deliverables (e.g., white papers, opinion papers, recommendations, presentations)
Working Group Date Objective
Sensors for Bioprocessing

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January 15, 2008 This kick-off session focused on key questions and potential directions for the Sensors in Bioprocessing Working Group.
Future Visions of Biomanufactuing

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March 21 , 2008 This working group session focused on input from manufacturers on the long term future of bioprocessing and implications for sensor technologies. 

MIT Center for Integrated Photonic Systems Annual Meeting: CIPS/CBI Biophotonics Session.

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May 14-15, 2008

This workshop explored the application of optical systems for monitoring and improving our understanding of biological processes.  The session covered different optical techniques, from imaging to spectroscopy, and their application as analytical tools for biotechnology and for bioprocessesing.

Future Visions of Biomanufactuing

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August 12, 2008

This working group will engage in a structured collaborative process based on Shell Oil’s well-studied model of future scenario development to anticipate and influence the world of biomanufacturing in the year 2020.

Upcoming Sessions
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For more information, please contact Stacy Springs at ssprings@mit.edu.

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