Organoids derived from stem cells are giving researchers new ways to study how human tissues form and how diseases emerge. By introducing vascular structures, scientists can mimic complex organ development processes. Meanwhile, brain organoids created from patient-derived cells are providing deeper insights into the cellular and molecular changes linked to neurological disorders.
In this webinar, Oscar Abilez and Thomas Durcan will discuss their work on building vascularized cardiac and hepatic organoids and on developing brain organoids for modeling Parkinson’s disease.
Topics to be covered:
- Creating vascularized organoids to mimic early stages of heart and liver development
- Generating brain organoids from patient-derived stem cells to study Parkinson’s disease
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time
This webinar will be available to view live and on demand.
Speakers
Oscar Abilez, MD, PhD
Senior Scientist
Stanford University
Thomas Durcan, PhD
Director
The Neuro’s Early Drug Discovery Unit
McGill University
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