Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cell Research

The defining properties of multipotent hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are their ability to differentiate into multiple lymphoid and myeloid lineages, as well as to self-renew to ensure that the HSC pool is not depleted over the lifespan of an individual. As HSCs proliferate, they progress through a series of lineage commitment steps, producing hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) that are shorter-lived and more restricted in their differentiation potential.

Explore our scientific resources below to learn more about how to source, culture and analyze the biology of these important cells.

Training Programs

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On-Demand Introduction to STEMvision™ for Automated CFU Scoring Course

Learn how to standardize and automate the scoring of the colony forming unit (CFU) assay using STEMvision™ in this self-paced digital course. You’ll gain access to lectures, step-by-step protocol videos, and a library of curated resources.

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On-Demand Human Hematopoietic CFU Assay Course

Learn the key concepts of primary hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell (HSPC) biology and how to successfully set up the CFU assay in your own lab. Progress at your own pace through this on-demand virtual course.

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Live Virtual Training: Hematopoietic CFU Assay

Interact with trainers during live-streamed lectures and laboratory demonstrations in this 10-hour, three-day course to learn how to set up, perform, and analyze the human hematopoietic progenitor CFU assay.

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Hands-On Training in Standardization of the Hematopoietic Progenitor Assay

Attend a two-day in-person training on the CFU assay for human cord blood and bone marrow samples. A mix of foundational lectures and guided hands-on practice sessions in labs across North America and Europe will help you gain experience in the enumeration of hematopoietic colonies.

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Hands-On Training in Applications of the Hematopoietic Progenitor Assay

Attend a three-day in-person training on the CFU assay for human, mouse, and rat samples with an emphasis on applying the assay to your research. Small class sizes and a mixture of lecture and practical sessions in either Canada or the United Kingdom will help you gain confidence and technical skills.

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On-Site Customized Training Packages

Receive on-site personalized training to address specific research challenges or to standardize technical processes. These custom training packages provide your team with personalized instruction from a technical specialist at your facility or our training laboratory.

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Standardization Tools

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Proficiency Testing Programs

Evaluate your ability to perform all the steps of the CFU assay, as well as upstream events such as cell thawing, dilution, inoculation, and plating. Available for frozen bone marrow, frozen cord blood, and fresh cord blood with a variety of dates.

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Contract Assay Services

Gain access to standardized and customized assay services that combine specialized STEMCELL Technologies media and reagents with the practical knowledge of our scientists. Choose from a portfolio of characterized assays using pre-qualified primary stem cells or discuss your individual needs with our in-house experts.

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