More Than an Internship: How Students Are Helping Move Biotech Forward

What can a college student actually accomplish in a biotech company over the course of a summer? More than you might think. When people hear the word “intern,” it can be easy to picture someone shadowing a scientist, organizing files, sitting in on meetings, or handling small tasks around the lab. But in biotechnology, an internship can look very different. …

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Foodborne Technology Meets Horticulture: How Robotics, AI, and Plant Engineering Are Reshaping the Future of Lettuce Safety

Foodborne Technology Meets Horticulture: How Robotics, AI, and Plant Engineering Are Reshaping the Future of Lettuce Safety Every bag of lettuce on a grocery shelf has a story. It starts in the field, moves through harvesting, packaging, transportation, and distribution before reaching your plate. Along that journey, dozens of opportunities exist for contamination, quality loss, or waste. Recent foodborne illness …

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Continuous Upstream Processing (CUP) Part 2: Equipment Scheduling, Maintenance, and Operational Excellence

Continuous Upstream Processing (CUP) is changing how biologics are manufactured by allowing production to run continuously rather than in batches. While the benefits of increased productivity and process consistency are well established, successfully operating a continuous manufacturing process requires careful planning behind the scenes. Unlike traditional batch manufacturing, where equipment can be cleaned and serviced between production runs, CUP demands …

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Continuous Upstream Processing (CUP): Transforming Biomanufacturing Through Continuous Production

The biopharmaceutical industry continues to evolve as manufacturers seek more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective ways to produce life-saving therapies. One of the most significant advancements driving this transformation is Continuous Upstream Processing (CUP), a modern approach that replaces traditional batch and fed-batch manufacturing methods with continuous culture and feeding strategies. As demand for biologics, cell therapies, and advanced therapeutics continues …

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