Metabolic Engineering and Microbial Fermentation Workshops

Join BioMADE this August for a comprehensive week of learning and networking on Metabolic Engineering for Industrial Biotechnology and Microbial Fermentation. The workshops will be held at USD’s state-of-the-art Learning Commons.  

What to Expect 

• Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from industry leaders representing companies like Geno, Amyris, BASF, and more 

• Practical Training: Gain experience in USD's advanced facilities ideal for research scientists, graduate students in biotechnology, and incumbent bioindustrial manufacturing professionals 

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry experts, including a special reception 

• Immediate Impact: Apply new tools and techniques directly to your organization's challenges 

Workshop 1: Metabolic Engineering for Industrial Biotechnology (August 4-5, 2025) 

Dive deep into metabolic engineering applications for high-volume, low-cost chemical and materials production. Explore cutting-edge systems approaches with guidance from industry experts in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. 

This two-day course will focus on metabolic engineering as applied to high volume/low-cost chemicals and materials and the unique choices and approaches that tend to work in this area. A world class group of instructors from academia and industry will cover the agenda in an interactive format with case studies throughout.  

Program objectives: 

• Gain an appreciation of the distinctive features of applying biotechnology and metabolic engineering in large-scale, industrial projects. 

• Survey the tools used in industrial biotechnology, and learn how systems approaches – in biology and engineering – interact to define and provide direction for experimentation. 

• Develop an historical perspective on the field, and a practical perspective gleaned from exposure to successful and unsuccessful endeavors. 

• Through case studies, understand the interplay between biology, engineering, and economic requirements, and how theoretical and empirical approaches are used to move projects forward. 

 Who should attend?  

• At-the-bench metabolic engineers and individuals considering entering this area 

• Fermentation scientists, engineers, biochemists, bioinformaticians, and others who interact and work with metabolic engineering teams 

• Management personnel seeking to understand the unique context of industrial biotechnological projects 

Workshop 2: Microbial Fermentation (August 6-8, 2025) 

Master the fundamentals of bioreactor principles and bioprocess development through comprehensive training sessions led by experienced practitioners from leading companies in the field. 

This three-day workshop is designed to provide a deep dive into bioreactor principles and bioprocess development. Speakers are long-time industry professionals who will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to design, develop, optimize, control, scale-up, analyze, and troubleshoot your fermentation processes. 

Workshop Objectives: 

• Understand the biological principles behind microbial metabolism, growth, and genetic modification 

• Review the principles behind bioreactor design, operation, monitoring control, and scale up 

• Learn how to improve fermentation performance through statistical design and analysis of experiments 

• Learn a structured approach to downstream bioprocess design 

• Learn how to carry out economic analysis of bioprocess operating and capital costs 

• Solve real-world, industrial fermentation problems 

Who should attend? 

The workshop is intended for scientific, engineering, and business professionals with some prior fermentation-related experience. 

Event Details 

Location: University of San Diego 
Learning Commons Building, Room 107 
5998 Alcala Park 
San Diego, CA 92110 

Note: Daily lunch provided 
Special event: Networking reception on August 4th and 6th 

Time: 
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm  

Rates 

• Metabolic Engineering for Industrial Biotechnology Workshop | $2,500 

  • 2-days (August 4-5, 2025) 

  • Networking reception August 4 

• Microbial Fermentation Workshop | $3,500 

  • 3-days (August 6-8, 2025) 

  • Networking reception August 6 

• Both Workshops | $5,500 

  • 5-days (August 4-8, 2025) 

Register online before July 24th, 2025 to secure your spot. Contact lpetruzzella@biomade.org to learn more about this opportunity. 
Don't miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and advance your organization's capabilities in industrial biotechnology!