After successful completion of the course, students are able to independently work in a cell culture lab as well as plan and conduct experiments with cells. They have gained theoretical knowledge of the principles and techniques in mammalian cell culture. 

• Cell culture basics (laboratory setup, equipment, aseptic technique, contamination, safety aspects)
• Commonly used cell lines (adherent and suspension cell lines), primary cell culture
• Commonly used cell culture media and supplements
• Basic cell culture techniques (cryopreservation of cells, microscopic evaluation of confluence and morphology, cell counting)
• Transfection and selection, cell line differentiation, characterization of cells
• 3D cell culture, spheroids
• Metabolic activity assays
• Bioprocessing technologies

Presentation and discussion of the subjects with the students

Depending on the circumstances, the lecture will be held on site

Lecture on Monday March 18 cancelled due to illness!!

Written exam

You can find more information on the manufacturer's webpages:

https://www.thermofisher.com/at/en/home/references/gibco-cell-culture-basics.html

 or

 https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/425/663/fundamental-techniques-in-cell-culture.pdf

Basic knowledge in cell biology, biochemistry strongly recommended