Educational Seminar “Introduction to Bioprocessing and Biologic Medicines” (“Introduction to Bioprocessing and Biologic Medicines”) 13 September 2014 Dublin, Ireland National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training On 13 September 2014, the Educational Seminar “Introduction to Bioprocessing and Biologic Medicines” was held in Dublin, Ireland, at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT). CYCCA was represented by the Association’s Assistant Secretary, Ms. Natassa-Revekka Theodosiou. The objectives of this educational seminar were: :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} To provide information and education on the methods and stages involved in the production of biologic medicines. To introduce biosimilar medicines. To understand the regulations governing biologic and biosimilar medicines. The seminar also included a guided tour of the biologic medicines production and processing facilities. Speakers: Dr. John Milne BSc, PhD and Dr. Darine Dempsey, PhD, Senior Regulatory Consultant, The Compliance Group. Biotechnology is the technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or their derivatives to produce or modify products or processes. The production of biologic medicines is complex, time-consuming, and costly. However, biologic medicines offer significant advantages over traditional medicines. For example, therapeutic proteins can interact more effectively with a large number of target receptors, something traditional medicines cannot achieve due to their smaller molecular......