Cryopreservation is a routine but complex process used during the development and delivery of cell therapies. Although sometimes overlooked, effective cryopreservation is a key consideration that contributes to the reproducibility and utility of cell products in regenerative medicine applications. Stem Cell Network, in conjunction with the Society for Low Temperature Biology (SLTB), is excited to host two new online cryopreservation educational workshops that will inform participants on the principles, best practices and latest advances in cryopreservation. In the first workshop, regenerative medicine researchers will be exposed to the fundamental principles of cellular cryopreservation, as well how cryopreservation impacts cell stability and viability, and the implications this can have for the storage and shipping of cells. In the second part, the workshop will look at the principles for cryopreserving systems containing multiple cell types or complex multicellular structures, such as organs or organoids, as well as discuss the progress that is being made in the development of new techniques and cryoprotectants.
The workshop, which is open to investigators and trainees, features talks from subject matter experts from the field of cryopreservation research and includes discussion and Q&A sessions.
Workshop dates:
Part 1: Wednesday, May 5 at 12pm - 3pm ET (9am- 12pm PT; 5pm-8pm BST)
• Session 1: Fundamental principles of cryopreservation
• Session 2: Viability and stability
Part 2: Wednesday, June 2 at 12pm - 3pm ET (9am- 12pm PT; 5pm-8pm BST)
• Session 1: Cryopreservation of complex systems
• Session 2: New techniques and reagents, including novel cryoprotectants
Confirmed Speakers include:
• Dr. Ram Devreddy, Louisiana State University
• Dr. Gloria Elliot, University of North Carolina
• Dr. Charles Hunt, independent
• Dr. Birgit Glasmacher, Hannover Med Tech Inst
• Dr. Denys Pogozhykh, Hannover Medical School
• Dr. Juan Hernandez Medrano, University of Nottingham
• Dr. Ina Meissner, Fraunhofer IBMT
Registration is required to participate in these educational workshop; please complete the registration form below. Links to access the workshop will be emailed to registrants at the end of April.