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Past Events:

Life Sciences Summer Institute Published in Best Practices in Biotechnology Education Yali Freedman Ed.: Link to Book Chapter

Epigenetics Workshop May 9, 2008. “An Introduction to Epigenetics” highlights the study of the transmission of gene expression patterns during development and in response to environmental factors.

5th Annual Counseling for Careers in Biotechnology, March 7, 2008: Presenters were Kristie Grover from Biocom, Annie Glidden from Biogen Idec, Karen Valentino from Conatus, Mike Greig andTerri Quenzer from Pfizer, Diane Retallack from Dow, Stephanie Montgomery and Grace Nakayama from Biogen Idec and Kaye Kugler from Santarus.

Tissue Culture Trainings January, February 2008 8 hours hands Mammalian Cell Culure on certificate issued.

Bioinformatics Workshop November 3, 2007 Presented by Chris Smith: To Develop Informatics Skills of STEM Professionals

Life Science Summer Institute (3rd Annual) Summer 2007

Tissue Culture Training May 2007 10 hours hands on certificate issued.

4th Annual Counseling for Careers in Biotechnology March 13, 2007 Rindone Center (Click here for Webcast)

Tissue Culture Training January 2007 10 hours hands on certificate issued.

Life Science Summer Institute (2nd Annual) Summer 2006

3rd Annual Counseling for Careers in Biotechnology March 13, 2006 Rindone Center (Click here for Webcast) Click on Biocom Event (http://webcast.sdcoe.net/biocom31306a/links.htm)

Introduction to RNA interference (Jan 27, 2006)
A one-day workshop for incumbent workers and community college instructors. Covers the terminology, methodology, and applications of Interfering RNA.

3rd Annual Expanding Your Horizons Conference (April 2, 2005)
A science and technology conference for 6-10th grade girls from San Diego County. The girls attend a keynote address given by a successful woman in a science-related career and participate in three hands-on/minds-on workshops ranging in subject matter from Archeology to Zoology. Parents are also invited to attend sessions on college admissions, financial aid and community programs.

Virtual Shotgun DNA Sequencing Workshop (April 23, 2005) - A one-day workshop for all teachers interested in molecular biology and biotechnology. Teachers will be trained in classroom-friendly web-based DNA sequencing tools. Sponsored by the SCBC and CybertoryTM.

2nd Annual San Diego Career Counselor Day (March 7, 2005)
A one-day forum for career counselors to learn more about the latest hiring trends and needs in the San Diego biotech community. Sponsored by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, BIOCOM and SCBC.Click here to view a web cast of the event and choose the March 7, 2005 event.

Hi-Tech Fair (February 23, 2005)
Designed to get high school students excited about math and science and encourage them in that direction as they pursue their education goals beyond high school. Sponsored by the San Diego Science Alliance, the San Diego County Office of Education, and San Diego City Schools.

DNA Microarray Workshop (Miramar College, Oct 23, 2004)
A one-day workshop designed to instruct teachers in the methodology of DNA array biology and its applications to gene expression, diagnostics, and drug discovery. A SCBC-sponsored event.

Molecular Biology Workshop (Miramar College, August 20-21, 2004)
The SCBC, along with Amgen Inc., Foundation for Pierce College and the Los Angeles/Orange County Biotechnology Center offered a free Molecular Biology Training Workshop for Teachers. This two-day workshop was designed for all teachers interested in molecular biology and biotechnology.

DACUM (Designing A CurriculUM) (Miramar College, December 2003)
Research Associates from San Diego biotech companies were asked to describe in detail their job duties and responsibilities. This detailed analysis was used to create a comprehensive description of what it means to be a Research Associate, including very specific skill-sets and job duties, at a San Diego biotech company. This is useful information for students, faculty and employers alike. A SCBC-sponsored event.
Click here to view the panel's DACUM chart.

San Diego Biotechnology Education Consortium
The SCBC partnered with BIOCOM, CSUSM, SDSU, UCSD and USD to form the San Diego Biotechnology Education Consortium with a goal of addressing the workforce educational needs of the San Diego biotechnology community. Please visit www.sdbiotechcareers.org to find out more about the Consortium and to view biotechnology education programs available in the San Diego region.