Live BioBasics 201: Targeted Therapeutics Explained for the Non-Scientist

Discover the power of targeted therapeutics with BioBasics 201. Explore how the immune system fights disease and the breakthrough therapeutics it inspires. Learn how vaccines, therapeutic antibodies, gene therapies, RNA medicines, and genome editing enhance and support the body’s defenses to cure disease.
- Learn key immune system mechanisms that protect against cancer and infectious disease and correlate with therapeutic innovation
- Gain insights into therapeutic antibody mechanisms, including monoclonals, antibody-drug conjugates, bispecifics, and checkpoint inhibitors, to assess clinical and market differentiation
- Understand the mechanisms of gene and cell therapies, RNA medicines, and genome editing to learn how each strategy treats disease
Rapid learning for results-driven professionals
- Designed for non-scientists in the life science industry
- Taught by experts with real-world industry experience
- Focused on practical, applicable knowledge
- Ideal for individual learners or company teams
- Trusted by top biotech and pharmaceutical companies

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What You'll Learn
- Immunology: Introduction to the Human Immune System
Explores the human immune system, highlighting the roles of key immune cells and comparing non-specific and specific immune responses. - Immunology: How Our Body Fights Disease
Examines the human immune response to pathogens and cancer, focusing on the actions of B-cells, T-cells, and complement in immune regulation. - Targeted Biologics: Vaccines
Highlights the mechanisms and roles of vaccine platforms, covering immunological memory and emerging innovations in DNA and RNA vaccines. - Focus on Oncology
Explores cancer biology, covering growth factor signaling, the tumor microenvironment, and advances in immunotherapy. - Targeted Biologics: Antibody Therapies
Showcases antibody therapy mechanisms, including polyclonals, monoclonals, bispecifics, antibody-drug conjugates, and checkpoint inhibitors. - Targeted Biologics: Cell Therapies
Discusses the mechanisms, manufacturing, and applications of autologous and allogeneic cell therapies, including CAR-T, CAR-NK, and CAR-MA. - Targeted Biologics: RNA Therapies
Compares the mechanisms of RNA-based therapies such as antisense and siRNA, with clinical examples like Kynamro and Spinraza. - Targeted Biologics: Gene Therapies
Explores in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy, covering the viral vector platforms, AAV and lentivirus characteristics, and durability of effect. - Targeted Biologics: Genome Editing
Highlights the use of CRISPR in targeting genetic diseases, cancer, and infections, with emerging trends in rare diseases and personalized medicine. - Immunotherapies: An Overview
Highlights the use of CRISPR in targeting genetic diseases, cancer, and infections, with emerging trends in rare diseases and personalized medicine.
Logistics
Customized Training, Delivered Your Way
Biotech Primer designs and delivers customized courses tailored to your organization’s specific needs. Whether live onsite at your location or live online, our expert-led programs range from half-day sessions to three-day deep dives—ensuring the right fit for your team’s schedule and goals.
Deliverables
- Expert-Led Course Content: Customized training developed and delivered by seasoned industry professionals.
- Comprehensive Course Materials: Electronic PDF of all presentation slides provided for reference and continued learning.
- Interactive Course Activities: All required lab materials, case studies, and supporting documents supplied to facilitate hands-on engagement.
- Certificates of Completion: Formal recognition for participants who complete the course.
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