STACK FAMILY CENTER FOR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ABOUT CBET
Located at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, CBET serves students, professionals, and the biopharmaceutical industry. CBET can launch your career, strengthen your workforce, or scale your idea into a commercial product.
The Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive suite of programs, services, and contract research opportunities designed to bridge academia and industry, with a strong focus on biopharmaceutical education and innovation.
Contract Research Services
One of CBET’s unique offerings is its contract research services, which leverage the center’s cutting-edge biomanufacturing facilities to support research and development in the biopharmaceutical sector. These services are available to industry and academic partners looking to scale new technologies or explore innovative therapeutic approaches. CBET’s laboratory capabilities include upstream and downstream processing, viral vector production for gene therapy, and quality control for biopharmaceuticals.
Industry Training and Workforce Development
CBET also provides customized industry training tailored to professionals already in the workforce. Short courses cover critical topics such as bioreactor technologies, gene therapy vectors, and biopharmaceutical purification strategies. These programs offer deep dives into essential techniques for biomanufacturing, with practical, hands-on lab work that helps participants tackle real-world challenges.
Fellowship and Research Opportunities
Postgraduate students (PharmDs and PhDs) can participate in CBET’s industry fellowship programs, designed to expose graduates to the biopharmaceutical sector. These fellowships provide invaluable experience in areas like drug manufacturing and regulatory science, helping participants transition into leadership roles in biopharmaceutical companies. Aspiring pharmacy students can enroll in APPE (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience) rotations at CBET to gain unique insight into how biopharmaceuticals are manufactured.
Academic Programs
CBET’s academic integration covers both undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate students in programs like Microbiology and Pharmaceutical Sciences benefit from hands-on experience in modern biomanufacturing, while graduate students have access to the Master of Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing (MBB), which emphasizes practical training in areas like mammalian cell culture, fermentation technology, and downstream processing. These programs equip students with the skills needed to excel in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in the production of biopharmaceuticals, such as vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
Overall, CBET’s combination of education, industry training, fellowships, and contract research makes it a hub for fostering innovation in biopharmaceuticals, driving both workforce development and the creation of cutting-edge therapeutics.