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Register: On-Demand Human Intestinal Organoid Course

Register now for a free on-demand course on culturing human intestinal organoids.

In this self-paced, virtual course, you will learn how to grow primary tissue-derived human intestinal organoids through a series of lectures, technical lab videos, and assessments.

Instructor Bios

Dr. Kiran Bhullar, Scientist, Scientific Support, Epithelial Cell Biology

Kiran Bhullar

Dr. Kiran Bhullar is a product and scientific support scientist in the Education & Product and Scientific Support Department at STEMCELL Technologies, supporting the epithelial portfolio (intestinal, liver, pancreatic, gastric, kidney, and pulmonary). Kiran has an M.Sc in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences from McMaster University, and a Ph.D in Experimental Medicine from the University of British Columbia, specializing in gastrointestinal biology and mucosal immunology. Kiran has a breadth of knowledge and experience in various molecular biology techniques, disease/animal modeling, and organoids. In addition to extensive frontline support for general and complex troubleshooting, Kiran has led the development and delivery of several sales and distributor training programs, content development for e-learning initiatives, as well as customer training programs under the epithelial portfolios.

Dr. Martin Stahl, Senior Scientist, Intestinal

Course Curriculum

Session 1: Introduction to Intestinal Biology

Lecture 1: Introduction to Intestinal Biology

  • Introduction to Intestinal Biology
  • Introduction to Intestinal Organoids
  • Intestinal Model and Culture Systems

Mini Quiz: Test Your Knowledge


Estimated time for completion: 30 minutes

Session 2: Introduction to IntestiCult™ Human Products and Workflows

Lecture 2: Introduction to IntestiCult™ Human Products and Workflows

  • Introduction to Human IntestiCult™ Products
  • Introduction to Organoid Workflows

Mini Quiz: Test Your Knowledge


Estimated time for completion: 25 minutes

Session 3: Human Intestinal Organoid Morphology

Lecture 3: Human Intestinal Organoid Morphology

  • Morphological Assessment for Primary Initiation Cultures
  • Morphological Assessment of Human Intestinal Organoids (Passaging)

Mini Quiz: Test Your Knowledge


Estimated time for completion: 20 minutes

Session 4: Applications of Human Intestinal Organoids

Lecture 4: Application of Human Intestinal Organoids

  • Characterization and Function of Intestinal Organoid Cultures
  • Application Highlights

Mini Quiz: Test Your Knowledge


Estimated time for completion: 45 minutes

Session 5: Human Intestinal Organoids and Organs-on-Chips

Lecture 5: Human Intestinal Organoids and Organs-on-Chips

  • The “Why” of Organ-on-a-Chip
  • How to Choose an Intestine Chip

Estimated time for completion: 30 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 five 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.