Biotility

Biotility at the University of Florida is a national leader in high-quality credentialing and professional development for the bioscience industries.

[Biotility @biotility]

A new study out of Edinburgh reveals a drug to treat Parkinson’s disease can be created from plastic bottles, harnessing bacteria for the first time to transform post-consumer plastic into a therapeutic for a neurological disease.
https://t.co/LwYknvqmbM

[Biotility @biotility]

Breaking into the bioscience workforce is competitive. How can employers clearly see who is the best job candidate?

👉 Verified credentials.

@TheScientistLLC explains more about getting ahead of the curve with industry credentials. https://t.co/nfcJF5f56T

[Biotility @biotility]

20 years of Biotility! We're celebrating two decades of helping advance the bioscience industry — and we have so much more in store! Check out our newest blog post to learn about our history and view our most important milestones. ✨
https://t.co/Xw48JDJeT3

[Biotility @biotility]

Our colleague Monika Oli in @UF_MCS will be presenting a poster at #ASMMicrobe next week on "Integrating the Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) for Biotechnology Career Readiness". If you're attending, stop by the exhibit hall on June 6 and check it out!

[ASBMB @ASBMB]

ASBMB’s prestigious awards recognize individuals with a range of experiences & ideas who are advancing the field through innovation, sustained commitment to breaking down barriers & exceptional contributions to teaching.

Submit your nomination: https://t.co/cklmSVIDhI
#ASBMB2027

[BioProcess Intl. @BioProcessIntl]

Please join us for a #BPIAskTheExpert on "De‑Risking Commercial Biologics in a Volatile Market."

Date: Tues. May 26th, 11 AM ET.

Feat: Mike Alston Jr., Executive Director of Operations, Bora Biologics.

Register Now:
https://t.co/MEa501a6C8

[Biotility @biotility]

The Biotility office is closed Monday, May 25 in observation of Memorial Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday.

[Biotility @biotility]

Is moss powering the next drug frontier? Chinese hamster ovary cells are the gold standard for producing biologic drugs, but sometimes even they fall short. Now, an unlikely contender—moss—is offering a new path forward.

🔗 https://t.co/vwckVpfBk7

[Biotility @biotility]

Be better prepared to maintain workplace safety with our "Driving Safety and Health Progress Using ISO 45001" short course, offered through @citiprogram.

Learn to
🔍 Assess your systems against ISO 45001
🔍 Identify gaps
🔍 Plan execution & improvement

https://t.co/doMr6wne6y

[Biotility @biotility]

Reminder: BACE first attempt orders close in two weeks! (June 3)

Order yours ➡️ https://t.co/2GMzxICzZY

[Biotility @biotility]

From @AACTconnect - A career as a professional research scientist provided diverse experience that helped prepare Randy A. Weintraub to become an effective high school chemistry teacher.

https://t.co/sNctMxRM0h

[Biotility @biotility]

The UF Dept of Neurosurgery is seeking a Manufacture Tech/Biological Scientist to assist with QA, environmental monitoring, & lab support in an immunotherapy drug substance & drug product development setting. GMP/GLP exp. preferred. Apply by 5/26!
https://t.co/lt0FwmzmxD

[Biotility @biotility]

We look forward to being part of the #LTEN2026 conference next month! @yourLTEN brings together life science learning leaders focused on practical solutions and meaningful progress.

📅 June 15–18 | Kissimmee, FL
📍 Booth 108E2 (Exploration Station)
🔗 https://t.co/Wmyj0Ew9Xf

[Biotility @biotility]

New research out of Mount Sinai challenges our understanding of mRNA vaccines and establishes an innovative way to make them more effective.

“This study fundamentally changes how we think mRNA vaccines work.”
https://t.co/RRTrn1c4WL

[Biotility @biotility]

We're at the BioFlorida Life Sciences Regional Showcase today — and you should be too! Stop by the UF Hilton, grab some breakfast, and come find our table. The event is FREE and runs 9:30am-1pm.

[Biotility @biotility]

Biotility Advisory Board member @TweetKatrinaR is a featured guest this week at the @aapscomms National Biotechnology Conference. Katrina, an executive coach specializing in life sciences, will lead an interactive workshop on career direction and provide 1:1 career coaching.

[Biotility @biotility]

As of Friday 5/8, Canvas is back up and accessible. Exam Sites can proceed with scheduled testing events, though we do advise testing personnel to proceed cautiously and report any abnormalities. If you prefer to reschedule your testing event, email [email protected].

[Biotility @biotility]

Please be aware that this worldwide outage is preventing all access to UF e-Learning — including Biotility exams, practice courses, and candidate enrollments. We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates as soon as they are available to us.

[FLORIDA @UF]

As you may be aware, the Canvas Learning Management System is currently experiencing an outage due to a cybersecurity incident targeting Instructure, the parent company of Canvas.

This incident is not isolated to the University of Florida and is affecting more than 8,000 educational institutions worldwide. 

UF leadership is aware of the situation and is monitoring it.

If you are enrolled for Summer A, Summer C or Summer A/C, all of which begin Monday, May 11, please look for communications from your instructors regarding how classes will be conducted if Canvas is still unavailable on Monday.

If you need further assistance, you may contact the UF Help Desk at (352) 392-HELP (4357) or [email protected].

In addition, be alert for phishing attempts or unexpected messages that appear to be from Canvas or other university systems. Report anything suspicious to the UFIT Help Desk by calling (352) 392-HELP (4357) or emailing [email protected]. 

Additional information by Instructure can be found on their official Canvas Status page at: https://t.co/dwqMApamgr.

[Biotility @biotility]

Here's how you can capture biotech industry insights to help prepare your students to work in the industry! →

It's easy — just enroll in IBEE, an online course that helps you bridge the gaps between #biotech concepts and real-life application!

https://t.co/PpAT1EHzOY

[Biotility @biotility]

@UF_MCS, @UFBioMed, @UFBiology, @UFBME, @ufchem, @UFLChE, @UFCTSI - we hope to see you and your students there! It's a great learning and networking opportunity.

[Biotility @biotility]

Connect, Collaborate, & Advance with @BioFlorida's new Life Sciences Showcase! Join Biotility for insights from industry speakers, important networking opportunities, and a showcase featuring local life science vendors.

📅 Tues 5/12, 9:30am-1pm
📍 Hilton UF, Gainesville
💲 FREE