Neural Organoids
Neural organoids, also known as cerebral organoids, are hPSC-derived three-dimensional in vitro culture systems that recapitulate the developmental processes and organization of the developing human brain. These ‘mini-brains’ provide a physiologically relevant in vitro 3D brain model for the study of neurological development and disease processes that are unique to the human nervous system. They have important applications in studying human brain development and neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia or brain defects caused by Zika virus infection.
We've created these resources to support your work with cerebral organoids, and to give you a glimpse into how cerebral organoids are being used by scientists in the field of neuroscience.
Organoids: Experts Talk Standardization at Nature Research Round Table
Global organoid experts gathered in London, UK to discuss the current state of the technology, protocol standardization, translation into patient care, nomenclature, and understanding what questions a given organoid culture can and can't answer.
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Jürgen Knoblich, PhD
Jürgen Knoblich, Ph.D., Deputy Scientific Director, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
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Madeline Lancaster
Madeline Lancaster, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
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COVID-19 Research Updates Featuring Dr. Josef Penninger
Drug Discovery and Toxicity Testing, Infectious Diseases, Organoids