Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Lisbon, Portugal, for an exciting training hosted by Cristina Peixoto and iBET – Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica. This session offered valuable insights into bioprocess development on an industrial scale.
🔬 We explored upstream and downstream processing, chromatography, filtration, and modeling strategies for bioprocess design. A special focus was also placed on GMP manufacturing and the complexities of tech transfer, further enriched by our visit to the GenIbet Biopharmaceuticals facility. A big thank you to Cristina for the excellent coordination, insightful contributions, and warm hospitality throughout the training!
☀️ In addition to the valuable knowledge transfer, the Portuguese food, sunshine, and great team spirit made this a truly memorable experience.
📝 Next, we had an interesting webinar session with Jing Zhu from Wiley, who provided key insights into scientific writing—including how to select the right journal, structure a compelling manuscript, and navigate the peer review process. Many thanks to Jing for the inspiring talk, the behind-the-scenes view of publishing, and the kind invitation to visit!
Picture: Finja Probst, acib GmbH