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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Short Courses

The Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL) works with internal and external partners to offer a variety of short courses geared toward industry professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge base in their respective fields or exploring new areas of expertise. Each short course offers a diverse array of concentrated learning opportunities designed to enhance skillsets and knowledge in specific areas of bioprocessing. These succinct and focused programs provide targeted learning experiences through both lectures and hands-on demonstrations.

Upcoming Short Courses

Precision Fermentation Scale-up Virtual Session 2025
Precision Fermentation Workshop Spring 2026
Fermentation Short Course Spring 2026

Precision Fermentation Scale-Up Virtual Session – December 3, 2025

Precision Fermentation Workshop – March 9, 2026

Spring Fermentation Short Course – April 7-9, 2026

Applexion Technical Short Course – June 9-11, 2026

Summer Fermentation Short Course – July 14-16, 2026

Fall Fermentation Short Course – September 15-17, 2026

Business of Fermentation Short Course – September 29 – 30, 2026

Fermentation Short Courses

Fermentation Short Courses are moderate level courses that cover the entire fermentation process from bench to pilot scale processes, including downstream processing and economic and industry perspectives. 

Learn More About Fermentation Courses

Custom Courses

With the the IBRL’s expert staff, top of the line pilot plant facility, and University resources, we are able to create a world class custom curriculum for your team.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CUSTOM COURSES

Past Short Courses

2025

Fermentation Short Course Fall 2025

Precision Fermentation Workshop 2025

Fermentation Short Course Spring 2025

2024

Silgan Canning 101 2024

Fermentation Short Course Fall 2024

Applexion Short Course Spring 2024

Fermentation Short Course Spring 2024

2023

Applexion, Application and Theory Short Course Fall 2023

Fermentation Short Course Spring 2023

Fermentation Short Course Fall 2023

2022

Revitalization of Corn Processing Facilities for the Future Short Course Fall 2022

Fermentation Short Course Spring 2022

Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

1300 W Pennsylvania Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-333-3570
Email: bconerty@illinois.edu

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IBRL
Food Science Pilot Plant
College of ACES
ABE

ABE & FSHN

IBRL is within the department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. The Food Science Pilot Plant is within the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition.

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