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Linda Roselli Rehfuss, Ph.D.
Dean of Math, Science and Technology
Office: Science Center 344
Phone: 215-641-6643
E-mail: lrehfuss.@mc3.edu

Education
B.S. in Biology, St. Lawrence University
Ph.D. in Biology, Syracuse University
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
   New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
   The Vollum Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR Industry Experience
SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals
Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Merck and Co., Inc.

"In its purest form, the term 'biotechnology' refers to the use of living organisms
or their products to modify human health and the human environment."
   (Source of above quote: http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/BC/what_is_biotechnology.html)
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In the context of the above definition, biotechnology can really apply to any product, process or device that benefits human life, the environment, and food products, to name a few.
The biotechnology program at MCCC began in 2002, and exists to prepare students for careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry or to prepare them for transfer to our four year partner education institutions. My experience in the pharmaceutical industry has helped me to define the knowledge and skills that will make our graduates successful in this field, and I am very excited to be part of this program. There is no doubt that with people living longer than ever, industries will need to come up with new therapies to help with issues associated with an aging population, which include diseases such as Alzheimer's, arthritis, and depression, as well as develop products to enhance well being.
With a plethora of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the Delaware Valley, MCCC is poised to help train skilled 21st century biotechnologists who will investigate and bring to market many of the aforementioned therapies. With our 2+2+2 educational partners and with a career track A.A.S. degree or a transfer track A.S. degree, you can have multiple entry and exit points, from education to the work place. Please contact me to learn more about this exciting field and its many opportunities.

Links to Secondary and Post-Secondary Biotechnology Education Articulation Partners
North Montco Technical Career Center, Lansdale, PA
Center for Technical Studies, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Cabrini College, Radnor, PA
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Courses
BIT 120 Introduction to Biotechnology
Syllabus (.pdf)
PowerPoint Presentations
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BIT 123 Basic Techniques
and Instrumentation for Biotechnology
Syllabus (pdf)
BIT 220 Biotechnology Research
Syllabus (.pdf)
PowerPoint Presentations
BIT 230 Biotechnology Manufacturing
Syllabus (.pdf)
PowerPoint Presentations
BIT 298 Biotechnology Internship
Syllabus (.pdf)

Grant Efforts
Learn more information about MCCC's state and national grant efforts, which will help to expand curriculum in the biotechnology and manufacturing areas, at the following sites.
www.biomanufacturing.org
www.222wlg.org
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http://www.accessexcellence.org
http://careers.villanova.edu/biotechcos.htm
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Funded Grants
2006-2007 Principal Investigator, PA Pipeline and Workforce Development for Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Automation; PA Department of Community and Economic Development, $80,000 expansion grant.
2005-2009 Co-Principal Investigator, Northeast Biomanufacturing Center and Collaborative grant, National Science Foundation, $3 million regional center grant involving 5 community colleges and one secondary school; $405,000 direct costs to Montgomery County Community College.
2005-2006 Principal Investigator, PA Pipeline and Workforce Development for Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Automation; PA Department of Community and Economic Development, $90,000 expansion grant.
2004-2005 Principal Investigator, PA Pipeline and Workforce Development for Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Automation; PA Department of Community and Economic Development, $100,000 expansion grant.
2003-2004 Co-Principal Investigator (with Assistant Professor William Brownlowe), PA Pipeline and Workforce Development for Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Automation; PA Department of Community and Economic Development, $300,000.

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Education B.S. in Biology, St. Lawrence University Ph.D. in Biology, Syracuse University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships New England Medical Center, Boston, MA The Vollum Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR	Industry Experience SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals Aventis Pharmaceuticals Merck and Co., Inc.

"In its purest form, the term 'biotechnology' refers to the use of living organisms or their products to modify human health and the human environment." (Source of above quote: http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/BC/what_is_biotechnology.html) The above link will open in a new window. In the context of the above definition, biotechnology can really apply to any product, process or device that benefits human life, the environment, and food products, to name a few. The biotechnology program at MCCC began in 2002, and exists to prepare students for careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry or to prepare them for transfer to our four year partner education institutions. My experience in the pharmaceutical industry has helped me to define the knowledge and skills that will make our graduates successful in this field, and I am very excited to be part of this program. There is no doubt that with people living longer than ever, industries will need to come up with new therapies to help with issues associated with an aging population, which include diseases such as Alzheimer's, arthritis, and depression, as well as develop products to enhance well being. With a plethora of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the Delaware Valley, MCCC is poised to help train skilled 21st century biotechnologists who will investigate and bring to market many of the aforementioned therapies. With our 2+2+2 educational partners and with a career track A.A.S. degree or a transfer track A.S. degree, you can have multiple entry and exit points, from education to the work place. Please contact me to learn more about this exciting field and its many opportunities.

Links to Secondary and Post-Secondary Biotechnology Education Articulation Partners North Montco Technical Career Center, Lansdale, PA Center for Technical Studies, Plymouth Meeting, PA Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA Cabrini College, Radnor, PA The above links will open in a new window.

Grant Efforts Learn more information about MCCC's state and national grant efforts, which will help to expand curriculum in the biotechnology and manufacturing areas, at the following sites. www.biomanufacturing.org www.222wlg.org The above links will open in a new window.		Other Useful Web Sites http://www.accessexcellence.org http://careers.villanova.edu/biotechcos.htm The above links will open in a new window.

Funded Grants 2006-2007 Principal Investigator, PA Pipeline and Workforce Development for Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Automation; PA Department of Community and Economic Development, $80,000 expansion grant. 2005-2009 Co-Principal Investigator, Northeast Biomanufacturing Center and Collaborative grant, National Science Foundation, $3 million regional center grant involving 5 community colleges and one secondary school; $405,000 direct costs to Montgomery County Community College. 2005-2006 Principal Investigator, PA Pipeline and Workforce Development for Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Automation; PA Department of Community and Economic Development, $90,000 expansion grant. 2004-2005 Principal Investigator, PA Pipeline and Workforce Development for Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Automation; PA Department of Community and Economic Development, $100,000 expansion grant. 2003-2004 Co-Principal Investigator (with Assistant Professor William Brownlowe), PA Pipeline and Workforce Development for Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Automation; PA Department of Community and Economic Development, $300,000.
Nanobiotechnology Summer Camp