James (Jim) DeKloe is a Professor of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology at Solano Community College in Vacaville, California. Jim has played a pivotal role in developing public / private partnerships between the city, the local biotech industry and the college. His efforts have helped establish the first Biotech bachelor program at Solano Community College. Jim is dedicating to helping teach relevant and in-demand biomanufacturing skills to students in partnership with Genentech in the area.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction

3:00 Jim's Intro

3:51 Public / Private Partnership with Genentech

8:05 Vacaville as a Biotech Hub

12:25 The Opportunity for Young People

15:02 Expanding Biotech Across the US

15:50 Biomanufacturing

17:10 Helping Students Navigate Automation

20:50 Compliance in Biotech

22:45 Incorporating Software in the Curriculum

23:36 Salaries & Pay in Biotech

25:35 Bioethics & Policy

30:34 Defining Ethical Boundaries in Genetic Engineering

34:35 Darwin View of Human Genome Editing

37:31 Stem Cell

38:33 Optimism in the Publics Understanding

43:54 Role of the diyBio and BioHacking Communtiy

50:14 Limits and Opportunities for DIYers

58:45 Recommendations for a DIY GMO Project

1:01:56 How Biotech Saved Jim's Son