Virtual Reprogramming to iPSC Course

Offered as a live virtual program, this iPSC reprogramming course from STEMCELL Technologies equips researchers with practical skills for converting somatic cells into pluripotent stem cell lines. The curriculum covers the full workflow from selecting an appropriate reprogramming method through to characterizing and banking resulting colonies, with emphasis on feeder-free culture using defined, xeno-free TeSR media systems.

Taught by experienced stem cell scientists, the course walks participants through factor delivery options including Sendai virus, mRNA, and episomal approaches, followed by colony identification, manual picking, and routine passaging at 37°C in a humidified 5% CO2 incubator. Attendees become familiar with STEMCELL Technologies' reprogramming kits and learn to recognize and rescue common issues such as low reprogramming efficiency or spontaneous differentiation in vitro.

The format includes approximately 16 hours of live instruction across multiple sessions, protocol walkthroughs, recorded demonstrations, and a dedicated troubleshooting Q&A segment. Participants who complete the program receive a certificate of completion and ongoing access to session recordings for review.

Intended for academic researchers, graduate students, and industry scientists entering the pluripotent stem cell field, the course supports downstream applications such as disease modeling, developmental biology studies, and regenerative medicine research.