【详细解释】 The Biochemical Engineering Research Group (BER) performs R&D in the disciplines of biochemical engineering for the Department of Energy (DOE) relevant applications of bioprocessing. The group also co-sponsors the ongoing Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, which is held annually in May. The Group is also a key element of the Bioprocessing Research and Development (BRDC) Center and is the host for the Bioprocessing Research User Facility (BRF).