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CSL Behring Fermentation Facility (Huck)

RRID: SCR_024459

Overview of Services

Offering Bioprocessing equipment, expertise, and services for academic, government, and industry researchers.

CBFF Facility View

The CSL Behring Fermentation Facility is a biotechnology pilot plant with a variety of bioprocessing capabilities including:

  • Fermentation capabilities from flask to 500L scales
  • Instrumented bioreactors from 500mL to 500L
  • Downstream processing for cell disruption and biomass handling
  • Membrane and chromatography based purification platforms
  • Analytical capabilities via UHPLC

An experienced staff is available to provide education and training for university students, staff/faculty, and professional researchers.

Personnel and Contacts

Mekala Venkatachalam | Director

Ho Il Park | Research Technologist

Blas Quiroga | Research Technologist

Ali Demirci | Faculty Professor in Charge 

Location and hours of operation

 
Hours Location
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
114 AG Engineering Building
University Park, PA  16802

Links and Resources

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Mekala Venkatachalam
Director
 
814-863-6455
 
mxv5315@psu.edu
 
114 AG Eng Building
 
Ho Il Park
Research Technologist
 
814-863-6455
 
hip5132@psu.edu
 
114 AG Eng Building
 
Blas Quiroga
Research Technologist
 
814-863-6455
 
bjq5055@psu.edu
 
114 Ag Eng Building
 
Ali Demirci
Professor in Charge
 
814-863-1098
 
axd29@psu.edu
 
221 AG Eng Building
 

Available Equipment and Resources

Equipment

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