#9 - James DeKloe: Educating Biotech Workers, Biomanufacturing, Bioethics, Biohacking

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