Organoids as an Infection Model for SARS CoV-2
29 de jul. de 2020
11:00
EDT
/ 16:00
BST
/ 17:00
CEST
Speakers:
Steeve Boulant, Ph.D.
Group Leader, Dept. of Infectious Diseases, Virology, Heidelberg University
Nuria Montserrat, Ph.D.
ICREA Research Professor, Pluripotency for Organ Regeneration, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia
Organoids are becoming a powerful tool for studying tissue-specific host/pathogen interactions. However, their complex, three-dimensional organization can present major challenges. In this webcast, the speakers will discuss advantages, limitations and pitfalls inherent to organoids for studying host/pathogen interactions, including SARS CoV-2 infection.
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