Free webinar “Brain organoids as models for neurological disorders and more”
Organiser: Other
Attendance type(s): Virtual
Event Dates: 1 Apr 2025
Registration Deadline: 3 Apr 2025
Free webinar “Brain organoids as models for neurological disorders and more”
Date: the webinar is available on demand (available at all times)
The webinar is intended for scientists and researchers working with cell and tissue cultures who want to expand their knowledge in the field of brain organoids or plan to start research using these models. During the meeting, the Host will briefly present the current state of knowledge on brain organoids, discuss the methodology of their cultivation and present the applications of these models in scientific research. Particular attention will be paid to the practical aspects of working with organoids and their potential in neurobiological and neurological research.
The webinar will be led by Sandra Acosta, PhD, Assistant Professor, who has extensive experience in the field of brain organoids derived from iPSC/ESC and their use in modeling genetic and neurodevelopmental diseases. Dr. Acosta is a Serra-Hunter Fellow and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Barcelona. Throughout her career, she has been working on issues related to the development of the central nervous system (CNS), developing models (both in vitro and in vivo) of brain development – in health and in disease. During her PhD, she had the opportunity to work on the 3D culture of tumoroids. She completed two postdoctoral internships – the first in the laboratory of prof. Vanderhaeghen in Brussels (2009-2013), the second in the laboratory of prof. Oliver at Northwestern University in Chicago (2014-2018).
Her team’s research focuses on solving key questions related to the development of the human brain in health and disease. Thanks to an interdisciplinary approach – her team has developed not only several tools – from genomics to technologically advanced AI, but also made significant contributions to understanding the pathomechanisms related to developmental epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, as well as understanding how the most human features of the brain are formed in evolution.
People interested in the webinar can register here –> https://fundacjatygiel.clickmeeting.com/brain-organoids-free.
Contact Details
Name: Foundation for the promotion of science and development TYGIEL
Phone: 48508399520