Training

Human iPSC Techniques

Course Details

  • Dates: September 22 - 25, 2025
  • Duration: Four Days (10 AM - 5PM)
  • Location: UCSB William K. Bowes Jr. CIRM Shared Resource Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology and  Engineering 
  • Cost: Free
  • Instructor: Dr. Victoria Fox, CEO, Pathways to Stem Cell Science
  • Schedule of Class: Link
  • Capacity: Limited to 9 participants
  • Application deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025

Enhance your skills, resume and research by learning to derive hiPSC research models.

“hiPSC Techniques” provides comprehensive training in validated methods for deriving, culturing and characterizing human induced pluripotent stem cells. Since 2009 Dr. Fox has helped hundreds of scientists from around the world to gain new skills, improve their research outcomes and advance in diverse careers.

Learn validated methods for reprogramming, culturing, freezing, and validating human induced pluripotent stem cells

  • iPSC reprogramming (Episomal and Sendai Virus)
  • Reagent/medium/substrate preparation
  • Feeder free culture (mTeSR, StemFlex & NutriStem)
  • Passaging (Colony picking and Enzymatic)
  • Characterization / differentiation
  • Cryopreservation
  • Troubleshooting problems
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality control monitoring
  • Electroporation

Course Provides

  • Validated protocols and SOPs
  • Experienced course instructor
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost saving procedures
  • Networking opportunities
  • Resume builder

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