Center for Biotechnology Education
Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Biotechnology Education supports a diverse audience of professionals and organizations across the disciplines of biotechnology, computational biology, and the relevant business and regulatory aspects of this industry.
The Center is dedicated to expanding access and applied expertise with the future-forward knowledge critical for success in today’s biotechnology industry. Students and professionals from across the nation and around the world gain critical knowledge and practical experience from Johns Hopkins world-renowned faculty. Corporations, government agencies, and new entrepreneurs alike also benefit from targeted training, upskilling, and the Center’s extensive consultation services.
Founded within the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Center is organized across three pillars: Biotechnology, Computational Biology, and Business and Regulatory. Each oversees related graduate degrees as well as customized education programs and consultation services.
Biotechnology degrees:
- MS in Biotechnology
- MS in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies
- MBA and MS in Biotechnology (Dual Degree)
Computational Biology degrees:
Business and Regulatory degrees:
Our Mission
The Center’s mission is to expand the reach of biotechnology education through graduate education and professional development.
Graduate-Level Education
Designed to help working professionals excel — each program's rigorous and practical curriculum delivers knowledge and skills necessary to advance both careers and academic ambitions.
Professional Development
The Center engages in partnerships with industry and government organizations to provide professional development and customized educational opportunities. These efforts fortify organizations, enhance in-house professionals, and help strengthen advantages in an increasingly vast marketplace.
LaRyel Waldon, ’26 Biotechnology AlumnaJohns Hopkins is a world renowned institution, and I knew that the Hopkins name would take me anywhere I wanted to go … I needed to make sure that my degree came from a reputable institution and honestly a leader in biotechnology.
Center for Biotechnology Education Leadership
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James Coker
Center Director, Associate Teaching ProfessorContactFields of Study -
John Toscano
Center Chair and Professor of ChemistryFields of Study -
Christopher Skipwith
Program Director, Associate Teaching ProfessorContactFields of Study -
Robert Lessick
Program Director, Associate Teaching ProfessorFields of Study -
William Barrier
Program Director, LecturerFields of Study
Industrial Advisory Board
The seven-member board gathers to strategically advise and suggest future growth opportunities for the Center to pursue. Additionally, their guidance is critical in ensuring alignment between educational offerings and the knowledge demands as they shift across the industry. Members on the board also provide feedback on strategic partnerships and industry connections that can enhance students’ networking opportunities and professional development opportunities for faculty.
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Center for Biotechnology Education
3400 N. Charles Street
Levi Hall, Suite 36
Baltimore, MD 21218