What’s New? The Bioexpression and Fermentation Facility (BFF) is making big changes in our lab. One of these exciting changes is the acquisition of seven new touchscreen computers, which are at the heart of the facility’s processes and service capabilities. These computers control every function......
07 May, 2020
Who is James Xie? James is a Master of Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing (MBB) student who is in his final semester at UGA. Congratulations, James! He earned his Bachelor of Sciences in biotechnology at South China Normal University. In 2018, he moved to Athens to pursue......
04 May, 2020
Who is Christian Gerner-Smidt? Christian graduated from UGA with an undergraduate degree in microbiology in 2013 and received his Master of Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing (MBB) degree in 2018. Currently, he works for LectenzⓇ Bio, a biotech start-up company in Athens, and he’s found that the......
21 January, 2020
Who is Jonathan Rust? Jonathan Rust is a second-year Master of Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing (MBB) candidate; he earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry at UGA. Go Dawgs! He completed most of his undergraduate work at the Bioexpression and Fermentation Facility (BFF), under the......
13 January, 2020
Using Virtual Reality to Understand Protein Structures Perhaps the hardest scientific concepts to grasp are the dimensions of microscopic molecules. Understanding the structure of a protein, for example, often comes from painstakingly analyzing 2D graphs and charts. Students only see one surface of molecular structures......
17 December, 2019
If you haven’t yet had the chance to apply for the Scotland Study Abroad 2020 program, you’re in luck! We’ve pushed back the application date to February 3, 2020 on a rolling admissions decision. Between June 20 – July 11 2020, you could be studying......
26 November, 2019
In just a little under a month, applications are due for Summer 2020’s Study Abroad opportunity! Undergraduate and graduate students in business and biochemistry-related coursework can apply to spend 3 weeks (June 20 – July 11) in Edinburgh, Scotland. Combine lessons taught by UGA instructors......
21 October, 2019
Welcome to the BFF! For over fifty years, the Bioexpression and Fermentation Facility (BFF) has worked with clients and students alike. In our labs, we train our students to get comfortable with equipment and tools they are most likely to come across in their future......
23 September, 2019
Psst! Want to know about an awesome, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? You, as an MBB grad student or as a science or business undergrad student, have the chance to go to Scotland in Summer 2020! Just imagine visiting the rolling Scottish Highlands and stepping into historical cities.......
16 September, 2019