Spring 2013

Our three-day course introduces the fundamental basics of cell culture for those who are planning to commence work that involves cell culture, either as a part of a research project or with a commercial organization. It does not require any prior experience in cell culture.

Topics

Participants will receive practical training on cell culture which includes lecture and practical sessions on a range of topics including:

• Introduction to the cell biology and cell culture
• Safety in the cell culture laboratory
• Sterility maintenance and aseptic technique
• Cell media, supplements and choice of growth matrix
• Thawing of HepG2 cells
• Cell count, viability check
• Trypsinization & passaging of cultured HepG2 cells
• Trypsinization & cryopreservation of HepG2 cells
• Good cell banking practice, record keeping

Details

The course is held twice a year - in June and November and each participant will obtain a certificate of the course completion.

For further information or to make a booking enquiry please email tissueculture@anglia.ac.uk