Professional Programs
Helping professional scientists gain new skills and enhance their research outcomes
Pathways to Stem Cell Science offers industry-level programs for working scientists seeking practical experience with human stem cells.
Originally launched in 2009 at the USC Stem Cell Core Facility, our courses have set the benchmark for stem cell training, drawing scientists from around the world.
We invest resources in testing reagents and optimizing techniques so that you can focus on research.
Experience seamless learning and improved research outcomes through our validated, cost-effective protocols, designed for easy integration into any lab setting.
Pathways to Stem Cell Science also distinguishes itself from other organizations by providing post-training updates and troubleshooting support.
Whether you’re an experienced researcher or emerging scientist, our programs deliver advanced skills and specialized knowledge in cell cultivation and banking for a diverse array of applications.
With straightforward registration, reasonable fees, and experienced instructors, Pathways to Stem Cell Science is the premier choice for professional stem and mammalian cell culture training.
Enroll today and earn a certificate of completion to enhance your resume.
WHY CHOOSE OUR PROFESSIONAL COURSES?
VALIDATED PROTOCOLS
We provide validated protocols that are cost-effective, streamlined and easy to follow
CONTINUING SUPPORT
We provide post-training support with establishing cell culture procedures and troubleshooting problems
BRING NEW SKILLS TO YOUR LAB
Our programs provide crucial skills and knowledge for a wide array of research applications
BUILD YOUR RESUME
Strengthen your resume and distinguish yourself to employers with advanced technical skills
EXPERT COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Our expert course instructors have decades of experience working in industry and academia
TECHNICAL UPDATES
Attendee's receive protocol updates to match evolving technologies
SAVE TIME AND MONEY
We validate reagents and techniques so that you can focus on research
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
Our programs offer networking opportunities with scientists from across the world
Current Courses
Acquire advanced skills through our professional industry training programs
$999$Five-days
- spring / winter
PROFESSIONAL CELL CULTURE
- Introductory
- PROGRAM FEATURES
- Essential cell culture techniques
- Reagent selection and preparation
- Aseptic technique
- Cell isolation and characterization
- Passaging, cell counting and cloning
- Cryopreservation and biobanking
- Laboratory set up and maintenance
$1,200$Four-days
- spring / winter
HUMAN INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL TECHNIQUES
- Advanced
- PROGRAM FEATURES
- hiPSC reprogramming (Episomal and Sendai Virus)
- Feeder free culture (NutriSTEM, mTeSR-1 and StemFlex)
- Passaging (manual and enzymatic)
- Cryopreservation
- Electroporation
- Characterization
- Differentiation to specialized cell types
