Blog 5. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. - Albert Einstein

It has been a really tough week but as last week's motivation quote, it can never be DIFFICULT with HARD WORK.

This week's lecture is all about the different types of bioreactors, which gave us a clear idea of the type of bioreactor that will be suitable for the next big product. The different components, utilities and typical problems were discussed. I find it very beneficial as it explains a lot of the things to consider on choosing the type of bioreactor to use. It also made us think of the possible ways on how to overcome the challenges that may be faced. My group already decided on what to use as researched from the last memo received but the lecture gave us clearer idea on the things that needs to be added and emitted to design the perfect bioreactor for our product. 

The workshop, however, made me realize how my group is doing well for the product we are proposing. This is because when memos are received, we work on it straight away. Ohh yes, we're on the ball! Since we already know what we want to use for our product, we used the time to discuss better ways on how to improve our recent work. As for Barry, it is better to explain it further and so we did and currently reading more articles to broaden our knowledge. However, I figured out that for this module, knowledge is not enough to make things work but most importantly - imagination. A good scientist is to be able to create a product by imagining and figuring things out to make it work. I have attached the articles we've been reading.

This is the current design of bioreactor in mind.

This is now the point where all the informations we have are all connected and it is all going good. I am actually enjoying designing and thinking outside the box as it gives me the feel of working in a real Biopharmaceutical Industry. I look forward to finish our product.

READINGS:

Vero cell line adapted to grow in suspension

Vero cell line which is adapted to grow in suspension, method of obtaining same and viral vaccines

Investigation and Application Progress of Vero Cell Serum-free Culture