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Register: On-Demand Neural Induction Course

Register now for a free virtual training course on generating neural progenitor cells from human pluripotent stem cells.

Instructor Bios

Dr. Mandi Schmidt, Scientist, Scientific Support, Neuroscience

Dr. Erik Pittermann, Program Manager, Scientific Support, Hematology

Course Curriculum

Session 1: Principles of Neural Induction

Lecture 1: Principles of Neural Induction

Development of the neuroectoderm and neural cell types in vivo
Methods of in vitro neural induction of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs)

Mini Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Estimated time for completion: 15 minutes

Session 2: Designing Your Neural Induction Workflow

Lecture 2: Designing Your Neural Induction Workflow

Choosing a culture medium and protocol format
Characterization of neural progenitor cells (NPCs)
NPC expansion and cryopreservation
Options for downstream differentiation to neurons and astrocytes

Mini Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Estimated time for completion: 30 minutes

Session 3: Neural Induction of hPSCs Using the Embryoid Body Method

Lecture 3: Neural Induction of hPSCs Using the Embryoid Body Method

Key techniques, methodological considerations, and expected culture morphology for embryoid body-based neural induction

Virtual Lab: Embryoid Body Neural Induction Method

Step-by-step narrated lab video demonstrations of the embryoid body neural induction protocol

Mini Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Estimated time for completion: 1 hour 15 minutes

Session 4: Neural Induction of hPSCs Using the Monolayer Method

Lecture 4: Neural Induction of hPSCs Using the Monolayer Method

Key techniques, methodological considerations, and expected culture morphology for monolayer-based neural induction

Virtual Lab: Monolayer Neural Induction Method

Step-by-step narrated lab video demonstrations of the monolayer neural induction protocol

Mini Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Estimated time for completion: 45 minutes

Final Assessment

Complete this final assessment to test your knowledge and receive a certificate following successful completion.

Estimated time for completion: 15 minutes

This on-demand course is divided into four sessions and a final assessment. Following completion of the course, trainees can choose to receive a certificate of completion. Note that this is not an accredited course and cannot be used to receive Continuing Education (CE) credits. If you wish to take an accredited course, please see our live virtual training.