Research Postions to do PhD/MSc available

Research Postions to do PhD/MSc in experimental and/or computational biotechnology engineering (nanobiotechnology) in the area of production of nanoparticles is available.

Field:
Microbial production of nanoparticles

Computational Protein Engineering

There is possibility to combine computational and experimental work

Requirement:
Degree in Biotechnology or Chemical Engineering or related field with strong interest in research. Strong proficiency in English.

Send your application with CV to:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Ali Noorbatcha
(ibrahiman@iium.edu.my)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hamzah Mohd Salleh

hamzah@iium.edu.my

Process Development of Bio-products from Mammalian Cell Culture

Friday 20th May 2011 (8.30 – 12.40 pm)
Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Kulliyyah of Engineering, IIUM

The seminar will be delivered by Professor Mohamed Al-Rubeai, Head of Bioprocess Engineering of UCD College of Engineering, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, University College Dublin, Ireland. Professor Al-Rubeai is a prominent researcher with industry collaborative experience in the field of mammalian cell culture. This workshop is suitable for those working in the biochemical-biotechnology and bioprocess engineering field, in particular mammalian cell culture.

Introduction

Process development of bio-products from mammalian cell culture is vital for maximizing process productivity and improving the robustness of process. Mammalian cell culture holds a high potential as a platform that can be utilized by biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as cell culture based reagent manufacturers in maintaining a competitive edge and meeting future trends in the production of bio-products.

Main Topics Addressed
Why mammalian cells?
Short review of process from clone to product
Process development: cell line development, cell line selection, serum free media, cost effective development process Growth and production kinetic term measurements. ·
Growth rate · Doubling time · Generation time · Maximum viable cell concentration · Cumulative cell time · Product concentration · Specific product rate

Important Dates

Early Bird Registration 30 April 2011
Event Day 20 May 2011

Contact Details
Dr. Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun Hashim Phone : +603-61965767 Email : yumi@iium.edu.my
Salfarina Ezrina Mohmad Saberi Phone : +603-61964000 ext. 3453 Email : s.ezrina@hotmail.com

Download the Registration Form

Sponsors

EAG Consulting
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Kayu Gaharu(M)
Sdn. Bhd

WORKSHOP ON DOWNSTREAM PROCESS TECHNOLOGY AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF SEAWEEDS

MONDAY 16TH MAY 2011 (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)

Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Kulliyyah of Engineering, IIUM

We are pleased to inform you that a Workshop on “ Downstream Process Technology and Functional Properties of Seaweeds” will be held at the Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering, on Monday, 16th May 2011.

The main purpose of organizing this workshop is to provide training in downstream process technology of seaweeds and latest information in seaweed functional research for those who are interested in this area and planning to undertake seaweed projects in future. We will present two renowned scientists in the area; Prof. Dr. Kazuo Miyashita (Hokkaido University, Japan) and Dr. Nazaruddin Ramli (Seaweed Downstream Research Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia).

Apart from lectures, this workshop will also have 2 sessions of hands-on and/or lab demonstration, i.e. ‘Advance technology in downstream processing of seaweed for food application’ and ‘Extraction of marine carotenoids for applications in health and pharmaceuticals products’
It is indeed our great pleasure to invite you to the workshop and attached herewith is the announcement and details of the workshop for your perusal and to be distributed to your respective departments and interested colleagues.

For further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irwandi Jaswir

(irwandi@iium.edu.my, 03-6196 4549, 019-2040456), or

Sis Norshazila Binti Shahidan (019-3345406)

Thanking you in advance for your utmost consideration and we look forward to meeting you this coming May 2011.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irwandi Jaswir
Coordinator
Bioprocess and Molecular Engineering Research Unit (BPMERU)
Kulliyyah of Engineering
International Islamic University Malaysia