Pasadena City College
Degree / Certificate and Credential(s):
Biotechnology
Computational Biology
Laboratory Assistant
Stem Cell Technology
Pamela Eversole-Cire
Marilyn Johnson
Karol Lu
Program Website(s):
Biotechnology at Pasadena City College
School Partner(s):
Crescenta Valley High School
Grant Support:
Industry Sector Project in Common (ISPIC)--January 2018-June 2019
*CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research (Grant TB1-01192); 2009-2016; state-funded
*CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy (Grant #EDUC2-08398)--2016-2021; state-funded
Strong Workforce Program for Career and Technical Education--current, state-funded
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Award--ongoing
Bridges to Stem Cell Research at Pasadena City College is a stem cell training program funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state stem cell agency.
Award Type(s):
State Grant
Website Link:
Pasadena Bio Collaborative Incubator
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Location:
Pasadena City College
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena
CA
91106
Phone:
(626) 585-7161
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Graduates from this program have been employed by or interned at:
Baxter, Caltech, Codexis, Children's Hospital of LA, City of Hope, Grifols, Gilead, House Ear Institute, Kinetichem, Kite Pharma, Huntington Hospital, LA BioMed, Neumedicines, Ophidion, Pathways to Stem Cell Science, PLC Diagnostics, Protomer Technologies, USC, UCLA, SoCal Research Associates, TransMembrane BioSciences
Program description:
The curriculum at Pasadena City College prepares students to work in entry-level positions in the field of biotechnology in high-tech industry and research institutions. This is an interdisciplinary program including courses and practical training in math, chemistry, biology, computer skills, and English. Emphasis is placed on program participants developing competency for working in a laboratory environment, including; performing basic and advanced laboratory techniques; collecting, documenting, and analyzing data; and participating in short-term independent projects. Fundamental skills and workplace competencies necessary for successful employment in the biotechnology industry and in research laboratories are also emphasized.
