teaching the paradigm that biology equals business
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Teaching the paradigm that biology equals
business
Sandra Evans, PhD
Science Faculty
Midrand Graduate Institute
2009
IT
Biotechnology
Nanotechnology
The use of techniques based on living systems (plants, animals, microbes) to make products
Biotechnology ?Biotech Industry$ 197 billion industry
Red Biotechnology
Diagnostics
Devices
Therapeutics
chemical
protein
nucleotides
cellsPersonalized medicine
Nutraceuticals
Vaccines
Plant based medicine
Green Biotechnology
FoodAnimal health
Feed
Fibre
Biofertilizers
Floriculture
Biobased industrial products
Biopesticides
Plant based medicine
White Biotechnology
Biofuels Biocatalysis
Bioremediation
Green chemistry
Bioplastics
Biomining
Biomaterials
Biobased industrial products
Blue Biotechnology
Aquaculture Value added products
Biotechnology in South Africa
BRICsIncubators
PUB
Science Parks
TIA
GOALTurn ideas into
business
Grow bioeconomy &
contribute to a better life for all South Africans.
Need People !
Scientists
Technicians
Product developers
Patent lawyers
Regulators
Entrepreneurs
ProductionCommunicate
Laboratory TechnicianMedical Professional
Forensics Scientist
52 % 28 %
7 % 5 %
Midrand Graduate Institute
Science subjects
+
Business subjects
+
Externship
+
Internship
Scientific Principles
• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• Maths• Quantitative techniques• Science Skills
• Physiology• Molecular biology• Microbiology• Botany• Pharmacology• Biotechnology
Laboratory Skills
• Applied Chemistry• Analytical Chemistry• Microbiology• Molecular biology• Haematology & Cytology• Plant Propogation• Science Skills
Product DevelopmentSkills
• Clinical Trials• GMPs• Intellectual Property• Medical biotechnology• Agricultural biotechnology• Industrial & Environmental biotechnology• Food Technology• Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
Communication Skills
• Computer Skills
• Health Communication
• Biotechnology Communication
• Biopharmaceutical Marketing
• Personal Selling & Sales Management
Business Skills
• Bioentrepreneurship
• Project Management
• Economics
• Operations Management– Human Resources Management– Financial Management
BSc (Hons)
MSc
PhD
What are MGI students dreaming about ?
Reporter
Medical Rep
Patent lawyer
Food producer
Business Owner
Scientist
BIOLOGY = BUSINESS