Cell and Gene Therapies

Minimum Units Required: 24.0 - 29.0 units

This program trains students to enter the emerging fields of gene therapy (with the production of viral vectors) and cell therapy including the production of CAR-T cells as a cancer therapy and stems cells for use in regenerative medicine. The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained by completing the 24-29-unit major. All courses within the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply knowledge of the regulation of the Food and Drug Administration and other international regulatory agencies of cell-based therapeutic agents.

• Apply knowledge of cell biology concepts to prepare and maintain cells in culture while maintaining sterility stem cells must be able to be cultured in an undifferentiated state or induced to differentiate into different cell types.

• Follow the appropriate procedures to maintain controlled documents: In a research setting, students will keep a research laboratory notebook using a standard legal format. In a manufacturing setting, students will keep the appropriate controlled documents

Program Requirements