Co-Protein Case Study

Introduction

This case study provides engineering students the opportunity to pursue a capstone design project with a biotechnology theme in the absence of an industrial sponsor. At the heart of the case study is a design project for the retrofit of an existing biological facility to manufacture co-prote ins meant to help the human body fight infection by the following viruses: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Human Papilloma Virus, Respiratory Synctical Virus, Rotavirus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

The case study has been constructed to provide as much flexibility as possible. It is comprised of three major elements: a problem statement, a solution (for use by the faculty advisor(s) and instructors) , and a website for the dissemination of support materials. We expect prospective design groups to take full advantage of all provided materials, but ultimately we believe that the greatest strength is its adaptability. So feel free to experiment, try things in a new way, or take the road less taken because after all is said and done: