Organoids: Significance of maturity and functionality and how to get it

As the demand for physiologically relevant organoid models increases, so does the need for platforms that provide enhanced maturity, functionality, and structural complexity. Join Dr. Liang Oscar Qiang for an in-depth exploration of innovative brain organoid technologies that are transforming our understanding of the human brain.

Dr. Qiang's laboratory is at the forefront of developing region-specific, vascularized, and microglia-integrated human brain organoids. These next-generation models closely mimic the architecture and cellular interactions of the central nervous system (CNS), offering powerful tools for studying neurodevelopment, disease progression, and therapeutic responses.

In this SelectScience® webinar, Dr. Qiang will discuss how advanced 3D culture techniques are accelerating organoid maturation, supporting neurovascular integration, and enhancing glial function. These factors are crucial for modeling neurodegenerative diseases, neuroinflammation, and evaluating potential treatments.

This session is ideal for researchers and industry professionals in neuroscience, drug discovery, and translational medicine who are seeking state-of-the-art tools for human-relevant disease modeling and therapeutic innovation.

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Webinar details

  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 60 minutes

Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available.

Speakers

Liang Oscar Qiang, MD, PhD
Liang Oscar Qiang, MD, PhD
Speaker
Associate Professor, Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy, Drexel University College of Medicine
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Matilde Marques
Matilde Marques
Moderator
Assistant Editor, SelectScience
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Who should attend?

This session is ideal for:

Anyone working with 3D cell cultures and organoids/spheroids.

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CelVivo

Stand-alone incubator for growing cells in vivo, generating in vitro models that closely resemble real-world conditions.

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What will this webinar cover?

Key learning objectives:

  • Understand the key characteristics that define high-quality brain organoids, including structural maturity, vascularization, and glial cell integration.
  • Explore how 3D culture optimization techniques improve organoid fidelity for modeling complex CNS processes and disease states.
  • Gain insights into the application of advanced brain organoids for studying neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, and therapeutic response in translational research.

Join the webinar to get answers to these questions:

  • What features define high-quality, physiologically relevant human brain organoids?
  • How do vascularization and glial cell integration enhance organoid maturity and function?
  • Which 3D culture optimization strategies improve organoid fidelity for CNS disease modeling?
  • How can advanced brain organoids be applied to study neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation?
  • In what ways do next-generation organoids improve evaluation of therapeutic responses in translational research?

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