The OU Bioprocessing Core Facility (OU BPCF) is a premier resource bridging academia and industry to advance the biotech landscape through our commitment to talent, innovation, and impact. Established with a $35 million U.S. Economic Development Administration Build Back Better Regional Challenge award, the OU BPCF was designed to prepare advanced engineers, connect academia, industry, and the local community, and drive Oklahoma’s biotech growth.
The OU Bioprocessing Certificate Program equips students and professionals with advanced biomanufacturing skills through a combination of theory and hands-on training using industry-relevant technologies.
As one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, the biotech industry underscores the critical importance of translational research. The OU BPCF is dedicated to bridging academic discoveries with innovative, real-world solutions that make an impact.
More than a shared resource with cutting-edge equipment and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the OU BPCF serves as a gateway to opportunity—connecting academia, emerging startups, and established industry to advance scalable biomanufacturing and deliver real-world impact.
Located in Building 655, Research Parkway, Suite 310, at University Research Park on the OUHSC campus, the OU BPCF sits within Oklahoma City’s Innovation District—positioning it as an accessible resource for the University, the biotech industry, and the State of Oklahoma.
Equipped with advanced biotechnology and state-of-the-art systems, our nine labs support the full spectrum of bioprocessing—from upstream to downstream and from benchtop to pilot scale. These spaces enable innovative research, process development, and scalable solutions that bridge discovery with real-world impact.
The OU BPCF brings together 13 expert faculty members from across the Gallogly College of Engineering to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Together, they advance translational research and workforce development—seamlessly bridging academic excellence with industry needs.
