Course

BIO-447: Stem cells and organoids

Summary

This course introduces the fundamentals of stem cell biology, with a particular focus on the role of stem cells during development, tissue homeostasis/regeneration and disease, and the generation of organoids from stem cells

Lectures

Instructors (2)

Wouter Richard Karthaus

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Fides Zenk

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors (2)

Wouter Richard Karthaus

Fides Zenk

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/stem-cells-and-organoids-BIO-447

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/BIO-447

Lectures in this course (13)

Cell Plasticity: Transcription Factors and Chromatin State

Explores cell plasticity, transcription factors, and chromatin state in determining cell fate.

Cell Plasticity: Transcription Factors & Chromatin State

Delves into pioneer transcription factors, chromatin organization, and cell fate transitions, showcasing examples of reprogramming and discussing the potential applications in regenerative medicine.

Stem Cell Niches: Regulation and Anatomy

Explores stem cell niches, focusing on regulation, anatomy, and therapeutic potential, shedding light on the complexity of stem cell regulation.

Hematopoietic Stem Cells: Clinical Applications & Assays

Explores the clinical relevance of hematopoietic stem cells, including transplantation procedures, assays, and clinical applications.

Stem Cell Engineering: Intestinal Organoid Development

Explores engineering functional intestinal stem cell niches and growing mini-intestines in a chemically defined 3D matrix.

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