Virtual PSC to Neural Prog. Course

An online training program from STEMCELL Technologies teaches researchers the complete workflow for converting human pluripotent stem cells into neural progenitor cells using in vitro cell culture methods. Delivered as a virtual, self-paced curriculum with live instructor-led demonstrations, the course covers maintenance of undifferentiated PSCs, neural induction through dual-SMAD inhibition, regional patterning, and passaging of resulting neural progenitor populations. Enrolled participants receive downloadable standard operating procedures, observe recorded laboratory demonstrations of matrix coating and rosette selection, and review troubleshooting strategies for common issues such as spontaneous differentiation. The audience includes graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and stem cell core facility staff working on neural disease modeling, developmental biology studies, or in vitro drug screening. The program provides a certificate of completion and direct Q&A access to STEMCELL Technologies application scientists for 90 days after registration.