Hands on Training
Learn iPSC Technology in Practice
Working with induced pluripotent stem cells requires specialized expertise, as iPSC culture and handling differ substantially from conventional cell culture. Successful maintenance of high quality iPSC lines depends on appropriate culture conditions, careful handling, and a thorough understanding of quality control and best laboratory practices.
Our training program is designed to provide researchers with both the theoretical background and the practical skills required to establish iPSC technology in their own laboratories.
The course begins with an introduction to the fundamental principles of iPSC biology, culture techniques, and experimental workflows. This is followed by a three day hands on laboratory training, during which participants perform all essential procedures themselves under supervision. Training focuses on routine iPSC culture:
- Thawing
- Maintenance
- Passaging
- Cryopreservation
- Daily observation of iPSC cultures to recognize cell morphology and maintain high quality cultures
Throughout the course, participants are encouraged to discuss project specific questions, technical challenges, and troubleshooting strategies. Following the training, participants may receive an in house generated iPSC line to apply and further develop the techniques learned during the course in their own laboratory.
Our offered trainings focuses on iPSC culture, maintenance, quality control, and routine handling. Upon request, training can also be extended to include directed differentiation protocols tailored to specific research needs.
Representative picture from work and teaching (source: Youtube 3R award-Melanie Generali, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39iUN1H2Wdg)