About
Biomedical
Biomedical Science is a laboratory-based, two-year program aimed at preparing students for a variety of careers and professions in the life science, biotechnology and medical fields. This program will prepare you for careers in medicine, genetics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, and research to name a few. You will have access to state-of-the art equipment and technology which rivals many post-secondary programs. Completion of Biomedical Science I within the same school year satisfies the life science graduation requirement.
Dr. Loren Blake
Dr. Loren Blake is a physician scientist serving as Instructor of Biomedical Sciences at Salem CTE and on adjunct faculty at Great Bay Community College, committed to ensuring that students receive high-quality education and experience in this diverse cutting-edge field. With a strong background in cell and gene therapy, she has held leadership positions in academia and industry, serving at a strategic level within medical & scientific affairs and clinical development. She is President of Agora Bioscience & Technology and subject matter expert within life sciences and related technologies.
Dr. Blake received her medical degree from New York Medical College before postdoctoral training in Internal Medicine at Montefiore New Rochelle and additional residency training in Diagnostic Radiology at Westchester Medical Center. She received her master’s degree in medical sciences from Boston University, performing cancer immunotherapy research for the thesis at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Division of Medical Oncology, Hematologic Neoplasia.
Outside of teaching and industry work, she enjoys mentoring on Salem CTE’s FIRST Robotics team, and training in the martial arts and boxing.
Biomedical
If combining medical and science is something a student enjoys this course has it all. Start an exciting career in biomedical now and be ahead of the game.
2.0 credits Grades 10-12
Biomedical Science is a two-year program for students interested in pursuing a major of career in the medical sciences, biotechnology and many affiliated fields. This is a very hands-on program where you will learn skills and techniques in our state-of-the art laboratory while preparing you for these high-demand jobs. In Biomedical Science 1 you will focus on microbiological techniques such as aseptic technique growing culture, media preparation, microbial genetics and identification. You will study techniques in DNA manipulation, cell culture, protein purification, microbiology, bioinformatics, and much more. If you enjoy the sciences in a hands-on laboratory environment, then this course is for you!
Prerequisite(s): Application and Grade of C or better in Biology
2.0 credits Grade 11-12
This is the second course in the biomedical science program with a focus on advanced topics and skills related to biomedical science, biochemistry and biotechnology. You will further your skills in areas including recombinant DNA technology, protein production, purification, DNA ‘barcoding’, and plant and animal cell culture techniques. As experienced scientists, you are given the opportunity to gain experience working independently on a number of long- term research projects. This course qualifies for 3 college credits in biotechnology.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in Biomedical Science I