Dongshin University Operates 'Food and Drug Analysis Experience and Industry-Academia Community Program'

Dongsin University conducted the 'Food and Drug Analysis Experience' and 'Industry-Academia Cooperation Community' programs. Photo by Dongsin University.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] The Natural Product Bio-Food and Pharmaceutical Specialized Workforce Training Project Group at Dongshin University (Director Park Kyung-mok, Professor of Pharmaceutical Engineering) announced on the 18th that it conducted the ‘Food and Pharmaceutical Analysis Experience’ and ‘Industry-Academia Coexistence Community’ programs for about 70 students majoring in Food and Nutrition and Pharmaceutical Engineering.

Through the ‘Food and Pharmaceutical Analysis Experience Program,’ the training project group taught students the basic theory and usage of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometer (UV-Vis spectrometer), enhancing their practical skills required by food and pharmaceutical companies.

The ‘Industry-Academia Coexistence Community,’ composed of advising professors, students, and industry experts, conducted a program themed ‘Quality Control of Food Processing Companies and Practical Training in Processed Food Development.’ Students received special lectures and practical guidance from industry experts, providing them with an opportunity to grow as specialized professionals in natural product bio-food and pharmaceuticals.

Director Park Kyung-mok said, “Although there are difficulties in conducting the programs due to COVID-19, we will continuously build mutual relationships with industries to increase students’ familiarity with related companies and develop practical skills in the food and pharmaceutical industry to help link them to employment.”

Meanwhile, the Natural Product Bio-Food and Pharmaceutical Specialized Workforce Training Project Group at Dongshin University was selected for the ‘2019 Jeonnam Province Industry-Academia Cooperation Employment Package Program,’ receiving an annual support of 200 million KRW to cultivate customized talents for companies in the natural product bio-food and pharmaceutical fields.

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