Transforming laboratory discoveries into technologies that can benefit society requires more than scientific innovation—it demands the ability to scale biological processes efficiently and sustainably. This challenge was the focus of the IX Course on Bioprocess Scale-up and Bioreactor Operation Training, hosted by the Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología (CNyN) at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in Ensenada, Mexico.
The programme equipped participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in bioprocess engineering. Through expert lectures and intensive laboratory training, attendees developed skills in bioreactor operation, oxygen transfer, process monitoring and control, recombinant protein production, and the cultivation of plant and animal cells. The course also introduced advanced industrial concepts, including Process Analytical Technology (PAT), automation, soft sensors, and modern scale-up strategies that support efficient and sustainable biotechnology production.
The training highlighted the importance of translating scientific discoveries into commercially viable applications across healthcare, agriculture, environmental management, and industry. Participants gained valuable insights into overcoming the technical challenges associated with large-scale bioprocesses while improving product quality and operational efficiency.
UNU-BIOLAC scholarship recipients also shared how they plan to apply their newly acquired expertise to develop innovative solutions in biopharmaceutical production, agricultural biotechnology, environmental remediation, and sustainable bioprocess development, demonstrating the growing impact of specialised biotechnology training on real-world challenges.
