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Upcoming Seminar on Bio-Reactor Design

CMC Research is excited to announce a live online seminar titled "Fundamentals and Practical Aspects of Bio-Reactor Design and Scale-Up for Large-Scale Cell Culture in Food, Medicine, and Healthcare." This seminar will be conducted by Professor Yoshinori Kawase, an esteemed emeritus professor from Toyo University.

Event Details

• - Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
• - Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (JST)
• - Platform: Zoom (includes materials)
• - Registration Fees:

- General: 44,000 JPY (tax included)
- Newsletter Subscribers: 39,600 JPY (tax included)
- Academic Price: 26,400 JPY (tax included)

This seminar covers the design and scale-up of bio-reactors used in food, pharmaceuticals, and medical applications, exploring advanced concepts such as precise cultivation, regenerative medicine, and vaccine production. Attendees will gain insights into the fundamental principles of bio-reactor operation and scale-up, including the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Participants will also receive a comprehensive set of Excel templates directly applicable to their design work.

What You Will Learn

During the seminar, participants will obtain a foundational understanding of the mechanisms within bio-reactors during design and scale-up. The course will cover how to address various phenomena and offer practical advice on executing successful bio-reactor design and scaling strategies. All attendees will receive over 20 practical Excel templates used during the seminar to enhance learning and application.

Target Audience

This seminar is ideal for those involved in the design and scale-up of bio-reactors, as well as individuals with no specialized knowledge. The event is structured with numerous videos to facilitate understanding, making it suitable for anyone interested in the field.

Seminar Agenda

The seminar will consist of a series of sessions interspersed with breaks:
1. Goals of Bio-Reactor
- Bio-reactors for large-scale cell culture tailored to production purposes
- Applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and medicine
2. Fundamentals of Reactions in Bio-Reactors
- Enzymatic reactions
- Microbial growth and inhibition
- Immobilized enzymes/microorganisms
- Fermentation heat and reaction temperature
3. Basic Operation Methods and Simulations
- Batch and fed-batch operations
- Continuous operations
- Perfusion processes
4. Design Fundamentals
- Specifications for design
- Stirred-tank bio-reactor design
- Airlift bio-reactor design
5. Scale-Up Fundamentals
- Parameters for scale-up
- Similarity-based scaling
6. Applications of Bio-Reactors
- Single-use bio-reactors
- Bio-reactors for vaccine production
- Bio-reactors in regenerative medicine
- AI utilization in bio-reactors
7. Q&A Session

How to Register

To register for the seminar, please visit the seminar website of CMC Research. After registration, you will receive a URL for streaming. For detailed information, please follow the provided URL.

Instructor Profile

Professor Yoshinori Kawase
With a doctorate in engineering from Waseda University, Professor Kawase has held numerous esteemed positions, including at Chiyoda Corporation and Toyo University, where he is currently an emeritus professor. His expertise spans bio-reactor technology, wastewater treatment, and agitation, with over 200 technical papers published internationally. He is involved in several professional associations, including the Society of Chemical Engineers and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).

With valuable insights and hands-on tools, don't miss this chance to enhance your understanding of bio-reactor design and application. Join us for an engaging session aimed at those seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in this vital field.

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