Ateneo - UPO

Specific topics covered include: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures and the applicable regulatory framework; differences and similarities between GMP facilities, cell factories, clean rooms, and the laws governing their activities; therapeutic procedures requiring a GMP facility; the Technical Director of a GMP facility and his or characteristics; innovative processes leading to drug development (GCP); the design and phases of clinical trials for n certification/accreditation of diagnostic laboratories and procedures for developing a diagnostic kit; internal and external quality controls; general criteria and applicable legislation for patent procedures; biobanking and the preservation of biological samples; and informed consent.

slides and specific articles discussed in class and provided to students

Learn the basics of regulation and the activities of a state-of-the-art laboratory with regards to diagnostics, research and the production of cellular products for clinical use (GMP-grade products)

Background in molecular and cellular biology

Lectures with slides of scientific articles

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Multiple-choice exam

Good manufacturing practice (GMP) procedures and the regulator framework; differences and similarities between GMP facilities, ce factories, clean rooms, etc., and the laws governing their activities therapeutic procedures requiring a GMP facility; the Technical Director of a GMP facility and his or her characteristics; innovative processes leading to drug development (GCP); the design and phases of clinical trials for new drugs; certification/accreditation of diagnostic laboratories and procedures for developing a diagnostic kit; internal and external quality controls; general criteria and regulatory framework for p procedures; biobanking and the preservation of biological samples informed consent

Students will learn the basics of applying Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures and the relevant regulatory framework; differences and similarities between GMP facilities, cell factories, clean rooms, etc., and the legislation governing their activities; therapeutic procedures requiring a GMP facility; the Technical Director of a GMP facility and his or her characteristics; innovative processes leading to drug development (GCP); the design and phases of clinical trials for new certification/accreditation of diagnostic laboratories and procedures for developing a diagnostic kit; internal and external quality controls; general criteria and relevant legislation for patent procedures; biobanking and the preservation of biological samples; and informed consent.