The student should acquire an understanding of the derivation, maintenance, and properties of stem cells, of the molecular mechanisms of stem cell development, and of the use of stem cells in basic science, medicine and industry: Stem Cells as Raw Material in Tomorrow s Science .

.) Introduction to stem cells: identification, function, and properties .) Embryonic and adult stem cells: sources, isolation and maintenance .) Alternative sources: somatic cell nuclear transfer, iPS cells .) Precursor cells: sources, characteristics .) Basic biology and mechanisms of differentiation .) Methods of stem cell culture .) Role of stem cells in tissue development and repair .) Applications in basic science, regenerative medicine and tissue engineering .) Applications in drug discovery and toxicology screening .) Regulations and ethics

The session lasts 105 min per day (attendance mandatory), the last hour is planned for open discussion (voluntarily)

Für Fragen bzgl. der Angaben zur LVA wenden Sie sich bitte direkt an die Vortragende per Email (shaudek@bcm.tmc.edu) oder an das betreffende Institut.

IMPORTANT:

Attendance is mandatory. Daily quiz is mandatory. No exam!