This training course provides participants with a deeper understanding of the processes and challenges in the field of mRNA vaccine development and manufacturing. The course has a large hands-on component partially delivered by Cytiva.
Location
Biotech Training Facility
Duration
2 days
Course fee
€ 1,985.00 (excl. VAT)
Short description
This two-day course covers the fundamentals of the most essential topics in mRNA vaccine development and manufacturing. Designed for both professionals in the biopharmaceutical industry and beginners who want to make the step into mRNA vaccines, this course covers the entire mRNA production process; from the basics of mRNA technology to the complexities of manufacturing and quality control. This training program mimics real-life scenarios as much as possible by using state-of-the-art equipment, knowledge from industry experts, and our cleanrooms.
Goals
Learning about the fundamentals of mRNA technology
Understanding the mRNA manufacturing process flow
Increasing your know-how on raw materials, plasmid design and production, fermentation techniques, mRNA purification and filtration principles (TFF)
Gaining practical experience with in vitro transcription
Exploring the encapsulation process in lipid nanoparticles with state-of-the-art technology
Performing and understanding the most essential QC tests in mRNA vaccine manufacturing
Gaining basic knowledge of QA/RA and technology transfer in relation to mRNA vaccines
Target group
Anyone involved or interested in mRNA vaccine technology and its manufacturing processes
Biopharmaceutical professionals
Scientists
Engineers
CMOs, CDMOs
Program
Pre-assessment quiz
Introduction to GMP manufacturing process of mRNA vaccines
Theory and workshop
Plasmid design
Theory and workshop
Plasmid production, cell harvest and lysis
Practice and demo
Plasmid linearization and in vitro transcription (IVT)
Practice and workshop
Ultrafiltration and diafiltration
Theory and practice
Delivery systems for mRNA vaccines
Theory and workshop
QC testing for mRNA and LNP formulation
Theory and practice
Internal Technology Transfer (from lab to GMP)
Theory and workshop
Review
mRNA Vaccines - Development and Manufacturing
Participants of this course on 1-2 April 2026
Score 9.7 out of 10
Maybe I would love to dive deeper in some aspects, but I know it is an introduction course. Perhaps a follow-up course on “Advanced mRNA vaccine development” could be added, I would be very interested. But amazing course overall.