Advances in Stem Cell Biology

Directors : Dr Francois Schweisguth    Genetics and Development of Drosophila Unit,    Institut Pasteur Dr Shahragim Tajbakhsh    Stem Cells and Development Unit,    Institut Pasteur    Head of studies : Dr Barbara Gayraud-Morel    Stem Cells and Development Unit,    Institut Pasteur

This course is intended for research scientists and PhD students who already have laboratory experience and a good knowledge (equivalent to a Master level) in developmental and cell biology.

This course will be taught in English.

The course will provide young scientists with a wide scope of how stem cells have adopted strategies to effect organogenesis and regeneration in different organisms. The practical part will cover methods and techniques that will allow participants to reproduce state of the art technologies in their own research activities. Leading-edge approaches in identification, derivation, analysis and imaging of stem cells will be presented. Distinct model systems and organisms have been chosen to expose the participants to the advantages and challenges in each paradigm, and also to provide added insights into the biology of stem cells. The models include mouse, zebrafish, Drosophila, and ES and iPS cells. We have selected speakers who investigate not only stem cells but also use innovative technologies. Networking and discussion opportunities will be enhanced by the convivial formal and ad hoc discussion sessions in the teaching facilities.

 

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Full-time, Saturdays included, July 15 to 28, 2013 (examinations included)

Number of students: 14

Closing-date for applications: April 1, 2013 (online registration)

Tuition fees

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Diplomas:

The Institut Pasteur Diploma will be awarded to students having successfully completed the final examination.

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Members of the Teaching Committee :

Jérôme Artus, Michel Cohen-Tannoudji, Ana Cumano, Jérôme Gros, Philippe Herbomel, Francina Langa-Vives, Francois Schweisguth, Shahragim Tajbakhsh.

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