Module 4: Neural Organoids
Learn protocols for generating three-dimensional neural organoid cultures from stem cells and understand applications of these tissues to model brain development and neurological conditions.
Madeline Lancaster, PhD Cambridge Biomedical Campus |
Aparna Bhaduri, PhD University of California, San Francisco |
Madeline Andrews, PhD University of California, San Francisco |
After reviewing Module 4, participants at all career stages should be able to:
- Describe what the various three-dimensional systems are capable of.
- Identify examples of human conditions that can be modeled using three-dimensional neural organoid systems.
- Explain how to use single cell RNA sequencing and neural organoids to approach questions on brain development and disease.
- Identify resources available to evaluate your own RNA sequencing applications.
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Module 4A: Neural Organoids – Modeling Human Brain Development in a Dish
In this presentation, Madeline Lancaster will:
- Introduce development of three-dimensional neural organoids.
- Describe various three-dimensional methods: emphasizing strengths and limitations.
- Provide an overview of neurological conditions so far modeled with organoid systems.
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Module 4B: Using Organoids and Single Cell RNA Sequencing Approaches to Study Human Brain Development
In this presentation, Aparna Bhaduri and Madeline Andrews will:
- Describe human cortical development and relevant cell types.
- Introduce cortical organoid models.
- Introduce single-cell RNA sequencing approaches.
- Provide a summary of findings from organoid studies using RNA sequencing and organoid models.
- Describe scRNAseq methods to better understand cell type.
- Compare organoid and primary cortical cells at a single cell level.
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Module 4C: Supporting Resources for Neural Organoids
These resources were selected by Madeline Lancaster, Aparna Bhaduri, and Madeline Andrews, faculty from Module 4: Neural Organoids. These resources supplement their presentations, “Modeling Human Brain Development in a Dish”, and “Using Organoids and Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Approaches to Study Human Cortical Development.”
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Module 4D: Cell Browser Walkthrough
In this video, Aparna Bhaduri and Madeline Andrews will demonstrate how to use the UCSC Cell Browser.