Education
QB3 is involved in a number of educational initiatives.
- UC Berkeley Biophysics: In 2012 QB3 became administrators of the biophysics graduate (PhD) program at UC Berkeley.
- Graduate Program in Computational and Genomic Biology: QB3 is affiliated with the doctoral program in computational and genomic biology at UC Berkeley.
- GE Bioprocessing Course: A week long course in purification of biological reagents (such as DNA and protein) given by GE Healthcare professionals. Offered twice a year at QB3 facilities at UCSF Mission Bay.
- Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (SynBERC): Sends a team to the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. Administrated by QB3.
- Undergraduate Internships: At QB3-Berkeley, staff coordinate undergraduate summer internships with biotech companies in the Bay Area.
QB3 does not offer accredited courses, nor does it hire faculty.
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