Biotility at University of Florida CERHB is committed to providing high-quality education and training to facilitate the professional growth of each participant. Our short-courses are attended by professionals, students preparing to enter industry careers, and researchers, all of whom seek to expand and deepen their knowledge in technical and regulatory details unique to biotechnology industries and translational research. Biotility serves a central role in providing opportunities to… Show more Biotility at University of Florida CERHB is committed to providing high-quality education and training to facilitate the professional growth of each participant. Our short-courses are attended by professionals, students preparing to enter industry careers, and researchers, all of whom seek to expand and deepen their knowledge in technical and regulatory details unique to biotechnology industries and translational research. Biotility serves a central role in providing opportunities to students, employees and teachers for a hands-on laboratory experience in biotechnology. This practical experience is an essential component of our training programs and will produce graduates with not only theoretical knowledge, but also actual experience in manufacturing, laboratory techniques, regulatory affairs, and quality systems. Biotility is committed to recruiting and educating students, teachers, and incumbent and displaced workers for careers in biotechnology. Show less

Design and implementation of professional development programs for secondary science teachers as well as academic programs for high-achieving high school students interested in STEM careersCurriculum development (hands-on, standards-aligned modules focused on biomedical research and biotechnology)

Curriculum and instruction for Allied Health students in:Anatomy and Physiology I/II (BSC2084/2085)Elements of Chemistry (CHM1030)

Research project funded by an NIH T32 Training Grant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology (PI: David R. Nelson). The project investigated the expression of microRNAs shown to be upregulated in hepatocellular carcinoma, and their potential role as regulators of liver stem cells, and involved a multi-tiered expression analysis via quantitative PCR of biopsy samples taken from approximately 100 patients in the UF Health system. The assay investigated expression of specific microRNAs known to be… Show more Research project funded by an NIH T32 Training Grant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology (PI: David R. Nelson). The project investigated the expression of microRNAs shown to be upregulated in hepatocellular carcinoma, and their potential role as regulators of liver stem cells, and involved a multi-tiered expression analysis via quantitative PCR of biopsy samples taken from approximately 100 patients in the UF Health system. The assay investigated expression of specific microRNAs known to be involved in HCC to determine a) if they were also expressed in hepatic stem cells, and b) if they were contributing to tumorigenesis. Show less