About Biotech Primer
Since its creation in 2001, BioTech Primer has presented nationally and internationally to over 35,000 individuals from more than 900 companies and has sold over 40,000 Primer booklets.
BioTech Primer has built relationships with many of the largest biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, has been an invited presenter for the past seven years at the annual Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) International Convention, and has forged strong partnerships with leading associations such as AusBiotech, BayBio, BIOCOM, and MassBio. BioTech Primer is committed to providing quality classes, services and products to help educate the non-science professional in the basics of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
Forward-thinking, non-science professionals, whose products or services are tied to the industry, recognize the importance of improving their skills and competencies by increasing their knowledge of scientific concepts. BioTech Primer builds on its extensive experience to facilitate learning in a quick, easy-to-understand manner.
Leadership
Stacey E. Franklin, Founder, CEO
Ray Briscuso, JD, Strategic Advisor
Ryan Burnette, Ph.D., Biosafety Advisor
Karin Lucas, Ph.D., Director of Training & Education
Emily Burke, Ph.D., Director of Curriculum Development
Kerri Muir, Logistics and Operations Manager
Highlights
Briefed newly elected California state legislative representatives on the basics of biotech.
Rewrote BIO's Guide to Biotechnology and updated BIO's Milestones 2010 report.
Developed and updated material for Amgen's biotechnology outreach initiatives, including their online Science Resource Library and Biotech Basics Brochure.
Developed and delivered a day-long science program for Genentech's Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
Briefed the Illinois General Assembly Biotechnology House Committee on biotechnology issues.
Developed and delivered science presentations at annual company meetings including Ernst & Young, Genentech and Amgen.
Consulted for the National Museum of Dentistry on their new forensic exhibit, Your Spitting Image. This project included exhibit design, exhibit content, teacher/student exhibit worksheets.
Wrote the Basics of Biotech Booklet for Invitrogen Corp. for distribution at the 2004 National Republican Convention.
Director of Product Marketing, HyLighter
The Primer
Learn the basics of biotech in this easy to read 64 pg booklet.
