Madeline Lancaster on Brain Organoids: Modeling Human Brain Development in a Dish
In this webinar, Dr. Madeline Lancaster, who has done groundbreaking work in the development of cerebral organoid technology, discusses the latest developments in cerebral organoids and provides a comparison of different 3D model systems being used for neurological research.
Research in the Lancaster lab focuses on human brain development using cerebral organoids, a new in vitro model system for neurological development and disease research. The laboratory uses these ‘mini-brains’ to study the most fundamental differences between human and other mammalian species’ brain development - essentially, what makes us human. The lab is also studying cellular mechanisms of, and potential therapeutic avenues for, neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability.
This webinar is just one of the educational resources on neural organoids that we’ve developed to help you navigate this exciting field. Visit the Neural Organoid Information Hub to learn more.
“Development of the Heart, Lung, and Vasculature” Featuring Dr. Mingxia Gu
On this episode of the Stem Cell Podcast, Dr. Mingxia Gu from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital discusses developing lung organoids to study COVID-19, how multi-lineage organoids can mimic human tissues, and her lab’s motto to “move fast and break things.”
“Neuronal Diversity” Featuring Dr. Paola Arlotta
On this episode of the Stem Cell Podcast, Dr. Paola Arlotta from Harvard University talks about brain organoids as models for human development, neuropsychiatric disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.
SnapShot: GI Tract Development
Overview of gastrointestinal tract specification signals and summary of pancreatic cellular hierarchy and cell markers
Organoid Expert Panel
What could organoids do for your research? In this in-depth panel discussion, STEMCELL's organoid experts answer questions submitted by you. Topics include evaluating organoids as tissue and disease models, variability in organoid cultures, and future outlooks in translational and clinical applications.