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Pluripotent Stem Cell Training

March 6, 2019 - 8:00 am - March 8, 2019 - 5:00 pm

Learn the techniques and protocols to successfully derive and maintain high-quality human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from somatic cells and their differentiation to specialized cell types.

Customize your training by choosing from the course topics available:

  • Reprogramming somatic cells to iPS cells
  • Maintaining iPS cells and human embryonic stem (ES) cells
  • *Differentiating ES and iPS cells towards one of the following:
    • Cardiomyocytes (Option A)
    • Hematopoietic progenitor cells (Option B)
    • Neural progenitor cells (Option C)

*Select your differentiation topic of choice (Option A, B, or C) in the Sign Up form.
See Agenda for more information.

Participants Will Receive

  • Electronic and hardcopy versions of instructional materials
  • Tote bag with sample-sized products (where applicable)
  • Certificate following successful completion of the course
  • Lunch and refreshments on each day and dinner hosted on one of the evenings