Center for Biotechnology Education
The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences created the Center for Biotechnology Education to engage diverse audiences in the world of biotechnology and to prepare the leaders of today, tomorrow, and the next generation for the challenges of the 21st century.
Our goals are to increase public awareness and understanding of biotechnology, to inform educators of the resources and programs available locally and nationally, to become a resource center for biotechnology information, to coordinate training workshops for students and professionals, and to support biotechnology training and education locally, nationally, and internationally.
Our Mission
The Center’s mission is to expand the reach of biotechnology education through graduate education, professional development, and youth programs.
Graduate Education
Our graduate programs are designed for working professionals — delivering the rigorous and practical curriculum they need to advance their careers or academic ambitions. Johns Hopkins’ Center for Biotechnology Education (CBE) Program is rooted in the multidisciplinary skills of basic research, drug discovery technologies, bioinformatics, regulatory affairs, food safety regulation, and product commercialization. The CBE encompasses six master’s degrees and three graduate certificates.
Biotechnology Programs
The Center is home to a range of master's degrees and certificates. By expanding the scope of biotechnology education, the Center for Biotechnology Education is building a pipeline of students and professionals prepared to achieve success in K-12 education, graduate school, and the work environment in the fields of biotechnology, bioinformatics, regulatory science, and biotechnology enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Professional Development
Orchestrating partnerships with industry and government organizations to provide community outreach, professional development, educational opportunities, workshops, research symposia, and lecture series for academia, industry, and the general public.
Youth Programs
Inspiring the next generation to explore the world of biotechnology is an important objective of the Center. We developed several hands-on programs for children in elementary, middle and high school that introduce them to this exciting field.
Kipper Fletez-Brant '12 Computational Biologist, 23andMeThe JHU AAP MS in Biotechnology program is truly outstanding. Not only did I benefit from rigor of the curriculum, but the program’s flexibility allowed me to fully pursue my academic interests. Thanks to the program and my MS, I am now doing a PhD in genetics.
Center for Biotechnology Education Leadership
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Joel Schildbach
Center Chair and KSAS Vice Dean for Undergraduate EducationFields of Study -
Robert Lessick
Program Director, Sr. Lecturer, Interim Center DirectorFields of Study
Contact Us
Center for Biotechnology Education
3400 N. Charles Street
Wyman Park Building, S-740
Baltimore, MD 21218