Discover all that the 3M School of Purification program has to offer
The 3M School of Purification is a program designed by a team of 3M technical experts, with the purpose of educating the industry on a range of important biopharmaceutical separation and purification topics.
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What can you expect from the program?
The 3M School of Purification offers a variety of content and tools, available in a range of formats, to help you learn more about biopharmaceutical separation and purification. Gain access to:
- Interactive webinars, available live or on-demand
- Certificates to show proof of engagement with the program
- 3M Technical Experts to help answer you questions
- Quiz modules to check and test your knowledge*
- Videos showing how to use 3M products*
- Personalised training seminars, in physical or virtual format, to cater to the needs of you and your team – request training today.
How can you benefit from the 3M School of Purification?
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Learn & refresh
Learn or refresh your knowledge on a variety of key separation and purification topics.
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Improve processes
Use your learnings to help improve existing or implement new processes at your facility.
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Free access
All 3M School of Purification content is completely free. Simply register to gain access.
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Available in your own time
View the webinars live or watch the recordings on-demand. Learn when you want to, how you want to.
Educational webinars
Register for a live upcoming webinar where you will be able to interact with our 3M Technical Experts via the Q&A panel, or watch a recording and contact us with any queries after. The full library is available to everyone free of charge – simply register to gain access. Past and upcoming webinars can be viewed below.
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Filtration and separation challenges: Scale up, scale down
Here we discuss some of the limitations of scaling and look at advances in technologies that help to bridge the gap enabling rapid development of new biotherapeutics and the ability to trouble shoot commercial manufacturing issues should they arise.
Improving downstream process efficiency with novel ligand chemistries
A deep dive into downstream processing. We will explore how novel ligands and improved upstream processes bring value to the entire process with a focus on intensified downstream polishing operations. A case study collaboration between Gilead and 3M will highlight how Gilead was able to replace their post-viral inactivation depth filter and flow through AEX column with a novel fiber chromatography device, resulting in process simplification, yield increase, and a decrease in PMI.
The Salmon Solution: Fostering the Upstream to Give Life to the Downstream
A deep dive into upstream bioprocessing. Starting with the foundations of classical depth filtration, followed by more advanced technologies in chromatographic clarification, featuring two partner case studies with Ambrx Inc. and Gilead, in both an antibody and non-antibody process.
Technology Transfer in the Biopharma industry
Learn more about the process and the potential challenges experienced in a tech transfer project, as well as useful tips and tricks to navigate through them.
Addressing Challenges of Bioprocess Impurities Early in the Process - Why Do We Do Bioprocessing the Way We Do? Is There a Better Way?
Challenging the current status quo of what a bioprocess is and demonstrating the next generation in downstream processing to remove bioprocess impurities, with implementation as early on in both the process train and process development for greater simplification and intensification.
Viral Clearance in Bioprocessing
- Introduction to Viral Clearance
- Viral Clearance Using Chromatography
- Viral Clearance Optimization
- Risk Factors and Solutions
- Process Benefits of Wide Operating Range
Filter selection and sizing studies for successful process scaling
Challenged with scaling up a clarification bioprocess step? Learn more on how to design a trial, find optimal conditions and evaluate technology performance.
Emerging Trends and Challenges in Cell and Gene Therapy
Focusing on the history and pipeline, the state-of-the-art in bioprocessing, what needs to be addressed to overcome process development and manufacturing challenges, and what the future holds for cell and gene therapies.
Panel Discussion - Biopharmaceutical Purification Challenges & Solutions
An interactive online discussion of 3M Bioprocess Application Specialists sharing insights on bioprocessing related challenges.
Challenges of Bioprocess Impurities
Defining what are product and process related impurities, providing guidelines for impurity characterisation and quantification and discussing case studies around host cell DNA, host cell proteins and aggregates.
The World of Chromatography in Bioprocessing
Introducing the basics of chromatography, challenges and limitations of existing chromatography media, what the future looks like and next-generation chromatography technologies.
Blood Plasma Fractionation Applications Solutions
A look into the common challenges present within upstream and downstream blood plasma fractionation applications, followed by an exploration of the solutions available.
Recombinant Protein Application Solutions
A look into the common challenges present within upstream and downstream recombinant protein applications, followed by an exploration of the solutions available.
How to Assemble & Operate Filters
Cover the assembly and operation of filters within pilot and production scales, including selection of process parameters, assembly instructions and modes of operation.
Filtration Basics - Part 2
Explore key filtration equipment, filter selection criteria and filtrate quality measurement techniques, then a look into an overview of clarification in the biopharma world.
Filtration Basics - Part 1
Gain a comprehensive understanding of filtration fundamentals such as definitions, terminologies and principles, followed by filtration modes and construction materials.
Modelling of Bioprocesses to Understand Manufacturing Cost and Sustainability
An overview of process modelling approaches, an introduction to Biosolve and its capabilities and a case study examining the impact of advanced single use technologies on sustainability.
Validation of (Bio)pharmaceutical Disposable Filters
Exploring the key requirements and guidelines for (sterile) filter validation along with sharing some tips on how to simplify this process.
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World of Chromatography
Five-part Master Class Webinar Series.
Chromatography is a universal technique within the downstream processing of biopharmaceuticals. Its versatility is linked to the ability to separate species based on various properties such as charge, hydrophobicity or specific interactions (e.g. between antibody and antigen) based on the ligand used. But that is only half the story, the matrix on which the ligand is immobilized also plays an important role.
This five-part webinar series is designed to encompass the topics most impacting chromatography in bioprocessing. After completing all five Master Class webinars, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate showing completion of the course.
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In the first module, we cover:
- The basics of chromatography
- Challenges and limitations of existing chromatography media
- What does the future of chromatography look like?
- Next-generation downstream chromatography technologies
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Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023
In the second module, we cover:
- The basics of conducting a trial, including the importance of design of experiment and key factors to note when looking at data trends.
- Two example case studies focused on developing experience in real-world application.
- Factors influencing chromatographic performance.
- Next-generation downstream chromatography technologies
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Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023
In the third module, we cover:
- The basics of bioprocess simplification and intensification.
- Process strategy vs process reality.
- Typical issues with problematic HCP and its real-world solutions.
- Next-generation downstream chromatography technologies.
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In the penultimate module, we will cover:
- A comprehensive overview of viral clearance and its best practices.
- Comparison between membrane chromatography and traditional AEX columns.
- A walk-through of real-world scenarios dealing with viral clearance.
- Next-generation downstream chromatography technologies.
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In the final module, we will cover:
- A real-world case study summarizing and expanding upon content from the previous four modules.
- How to leverage new technologies to deliver the best service and performance to collaborators.
- What does the future of chromatography look like?
- Next-generation downstream chromatography technologies.
Ask a 3M Technical Expert
Have a question? Reach out to us directly and one of our 3M technical colleagues will get back to you.
3M School of Purification Presenters
Each webinar will be hosted by a 3M Technical Expert, eager to share their wealth of insights and knowledge on separation and purification subjects. Read their biographies below:
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Ankur Solanki
Ankur Solanki is a Bioprocess Applications Specialist at Solventum, focusing on separation and purification applications used in the biopharmaceutical industry. Using Solventum purification technologies, his current focus is replicating existing applications, developing and deploying new applications at local and global biopharmaceutical manufacturers. Prior to joining Solventum, he has worked in several bio/pharmaceutical companies such as Alkermes, Janssen Sciences and Merck Sharpe & Dohme. In his 7 years of work experience, Ankur has worked on numerous projects ranging from process design to process development to commercial manufacturing for various types of therapeutic proteins. Moreover, he has been involved in several technology transfer projects in start-up biopharmaceutical companies in Ireland. Ankur holds a MSc in Biotechnology from Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland. His work focused on research to optimize the biologics manufacturing process for therapeutic proteins using mammalian cells.
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Sophie Muczenski, Ph.D
Dr. Sophie Muczenski is an Application Engineering Specialist focusing on filtration in biopharmaceutical applications. She is located in Germany supporting customers in the Central Europe Region. The focus of her work is on replicating existing applications as well as developing new applications and deploying new technologies at biopharmaceutical manufacturers. Before joining 3M, Sophie graduated at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart following her study of Biochemistry at the Martin-Luther-University Halle/Saale.
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Jack Cordrey, Ph.D
Jack is a Bioprocess Application Specialist in 3M’s Separation and Purification Sciences Division. With five years of biopharmaceutical and biotechnology experience predominantly as a process development engineer, through endeavours in consumer goods and start-up businesses, he is responsible for building new collaborative partnerships and advancing bioprocess applications from discovery to clinical and commercial manufacturing with key global industry leaders in EMEA, with a focus in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Lynne Deakin
Lynne is an Application Engineering Specialist focused on Life Sciences in 3M EMEA with 25 years of experience in purification and separation technologies. Lynne has collaborated with manufacturers of therapeutic proteins from discovery to commercial manufacture and supported numerous global transfer programmes. She has also lead a number of research collaborations and co-authored publications in biotherapeutics. Lynne holds a BSc in Biochemistry from Sunderland University and participated in the Modular Training for BioProcess Industries program at University College London (UCL).
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Jennifer Heitkamp, M.S.
Jennifer Heitkamp is an Advanced Application Development Specialist in the 3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division. With 40 years of experience, Jennifer is an expert in chromatographic methods for quantification, size exclusion, ion exchange (including for viral clearance), and hydrophobic interaction. Beginning her career at a contract research organization, she focused on developing test methods using solid phase extraction, liquid, gas, and thin layer chromatography. She then brought this knowledge to 3M, joining the pharmaceutical division to aid in drug and metabolite pre-clinical and clinical sample preparation and analysis using solid phase extraction and LC-MS/MS. Most recently, she has focused on protein analysis with respect to monoclonal antibody production. Jennifer holds a master’s degree in Physical-Organic Chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Joris Van de Velde, M.S.
Joris Van de Velde is a Senior Application Engineer in the 3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division. His responsibilities are focused on introducing and evaluating innovative purification technologies at biopharmaceutical manufacturing companies. He has supported customers in different global locations, including Belgium and Netherlands, San Francisco Bay Area and is currently located in the Boston area. Joris holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from KU Leuven University and a postgraduate degree in Marketing Management from EHSAL Management School in Belgium.
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Jonathan Hester, Ph.D.
Jonathan Hester is a Division Scientist in the 3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division. He has a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from M.I.T. Since 2000, he has had multiple technical roles at 3M, ranging from basic technology development in 3M’s Corporate Research Laboratory to, most recently, product development in the 3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division, where he works on the development of liquid separation solutions for biopharmaceutical processing. Jon is a co-inventor on 22 patent publications related to liquid separations materials, devices, and processes.
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Matt Peters
Matt Peters is a Biopharmaceutical Applications Specialist in the 3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division. Matt brings 19+ years of experience in filtration and separation along with an extensive background in analytical testing to his application support work. He gained a deep knowledge of 3M’s depth filtration and membrane filtration products as he developed and performed test methods. Matt then worked as a Senior Product Development Chemist for 3M with emphasis on development of biopharmaceutical purification products. Most recently Matt was an Application Development Specialist responsible for developing the application launch data package for 3M™ Polisher ST. Matt received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Connecticut in 2003.
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David Chau, Ph.D.
David Chau is a Global Bioprocess application specialist in the 3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division. He has over 15 years of research experience in the biotechnology industry where he earned his Ph.D at the University of Minnesota in Twin Cities. He is responsible for developing data packages and new product application for novel downstream technology. He also helps to support and drive collaborations with key industry leaders around the globe.
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Sean Anderson, Ph.D.
Sean is a Bioprocess Application Specialist in 3M’s Separation and Purification Sciences Division. With over ten years of experience in the biotechnology industry, he has worked in many aspects of the biopharma business including R&D, product development, process development, analytical development and manufacturing, quality, and business development. Currently, he is responsible for product application and driving collaborations with key industry leaders around the globe, with a focus in the Southern California region.
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