Kamal Alizadeh, Royan Institute
07 February 2006
The First International Workshop on: Human Embryonic Stem Cells
July 25-27, 2006
Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are undifferentiated cells, which are typically derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst-stage embryo. In culture, these cells have the capacity to self-renew in an undifferentiated state but also may differentiate into cell types representing the three embryonic germ lineages, thus revealing their pluripotent potential. These cells could be of value for creating in-vitro culture systems and animal models that may be used to study human genetic disease, gene function, drug discovery, developmental biology, and differentiation events.
Considering the importance of stem cell biology researches in the world and the essential need for understanding and usage of this knowledge, the Royan Institute Scientific Committee has endeavored to hold the International workshop on Human Embryonic Stem Cells from July 25-27, 2006 at Royan Institute, Tehran Iran.
Workshop Overview
This workshop talks about and teaches different techniques for the derivation and maintenance of undifferentiated hES cells and will provide hands-on training for investigators to learn how to differentiate hESCs in vitro. Detailed topics are as follows:
The preparation and cryopreservation of mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) as feeder for hES cells
Immunosurgery of blastocysts hES cell grading, passaging techniques
hES cell vitrification
Characterization of hES cells including:
Cellular characterization by immunocytochemistry
Molecular characterization by RT-PCR
Cytogenetic analysis of hES cells by Karyotyping
In vitro differentiation
Venue
Royan Institute Congress Hall
No: 9, Akbari Alley, Asef Cross, Zafaranieh St, Tehran, Iran
Registration
A maximum of 10 participants will be accepted; therefore, registration is limited on a first come first served and experimental basis.
Registration form is enclosed.
Fee
1000 USD for ordinary person.
‎850 USD for students Registration fee can be transferred to our bank account:
Bank name: Bank of Mellat
Branch: Haft-e-Tir
In the Name of: Pajooheshkadeh Royan
Account number: 11AC292546
Contact information
P.O.Box: 19395-4644&
Tehran ? Iran
Phone: +98-21-22413790
Tel/Fax: +98-21-22414532
Email: stemcell@royaninstitute.org
http://www.royaninstitute.org
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