Training
Hands-On human induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (hiPSC) Culture Training

The Stem Cell Research and Technology Resource Center offers hands-on training in the culture of human iPSCs for Basic ²¹²Ô»åÌýTranslational Research.Ìý
The course includes a hands-on iPSC culture workshop suitable for those with prior experience in mammalian cell culture or no prior cell culture experience. The workshop aims to quickly give you the skills and knowledge to start independently and confidently growing your iPSCs and undertaking iPSC-based experiments. Topics include:
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýIsolation and reprogramming of iPSC from PBCs and Fibroblast,
*ÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Transfection systems.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýCell engineering and gene transfer, CRISPR.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýMaintenance of human iPSCs (feeder-dependent ²¹²Ô»åÌýfeeders-free conditions).
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýExpansion (enzymatic, non-enzymatic solutions, and manual techniques) of iPSCÌý(feeder-dependent ²¹²Ô»åÌýfeeders-free conditions).
*Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýA next-generation PSC suspension culture system for optimal expansion and scale-up!
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýBanking (feeder-dependent ²¹²Ô»åÌýfeeders-free conditions).
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýCryopreservation and thawing of iPSCsÌý(feeder-dependent ²¹²Ô»åÌýfeeders-free conditions).
*ÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Characterization and release testing.
*Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Mycoplasma testing
*Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCell treatments
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýPreparation of common feeder-free cell culture substrates Matrigel, Geltrex, CELLStart, Vitronectin, etc.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýPreparation of standard human iPSC media (feeder-dependent ²¹²Ô»åÌýfeeders-free conditions).
• Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýResourceÌýto purchase iPSCs lines and request services.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýSterile technique, preventing contamination.
•Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Differentiation of iPSCsÌýto NPCs, Neurons, Cardiomyocytes, Hepatocytes, and available kits. Including derivation, culturing, expansion, freezing, thawing, ²¹²Ô»åÌýcharacterization.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌý3¶ÙÌý´Ç°ù²µ²¹²Ô´Ç¾±»å: derivation, culturing, expansion, freezing, thawing, ²¹²Ô»åÌýcharacterization.
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Workshop on Culturing Primary Cells from Human and Animal Tissues
This workshop provides comprehensive, hands-on training in the isolation, handling, and maintenance of primary cells derived from human and animal tissues. Participants gain practical experience with essential techniques used in modern cell biology and biomedical research, with an emphasis on good laboratory practices, sterility, and reproducibility.
Topics covered include:
- Tissue processing and cell isolation: Enzymatic and mechanical dissociation methods for obtaining viable primary cells.
- Aseptic technique and biosafety: Best practices for working safely and effectively with primary cultures.
- Culture initiation and maintenance: Media preparation, plating densities, substrate selection, and environmental conditions.
- Monitoring cell health and morphology: Identifying healthy vs. stressed cells, contamination detection, and troubleshooting.
- Passaging and short‑term expansion: Gentle handling strategies to preserve phenotype and viability.
- Cryopreservation and recovery: Freezing protocols, thawing techniques, and viability optimization.
- Ethical and regulatory considerations: Guidelines for working with human- and animal-derived tissues.
- And more...!

ForÌýquestions about trainingÌýand user fees, pleaseÌýcontact the Center.
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