Outline biotechnology careers and genetics.

BCT

Biotechnologist

• Development of cloning and recombinant DNA techniques of gene manipulation

What is another name for recombinant DNA? Pg 536

What do you think about cloning?

Safety guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health

• a. Laminar flow hoods to vent and filter air

• b. Strict sterilization• c. Careful planning

to ensure all microorganisms are harmless

Biotechnology rapidly making complex advances

Over 1000 biotec companies in U.S , most working in diagnostics and therapeutics

Ethical issues ?

What do you remember about robotic surgery?

What about forensics?

Ethical concerns related to eugenics

• What is eugenics

Find these careers in the text book

• Fields of study: – a. Medical biotechnologist– b. Research biotechnologist– c. Forensics– d. Geneticist

• Support personnel• 1. Biomedical engineer• 2. Biomedical equipment technician