Understanding how neurotropic viral infections disrupt the developing brain has been hindered by limited access to fetal tissue and the complexity of visualizing three-dimensional systems. Human cerebral organoids now provide a physiologically relevant 3D model that mimics the developing human brain, making it possible to capture tissue-level changes over sustained viral infection.
In this webinar, Rodrigo Cristofoletti and Michael Furtaw will discuss how Zika virus infection affects cerebral organoid growth and structure, and how scalable imaging and analytical approaches enable detailed investigation of neurodevelopmental injury.
Topics to be covered:
- Modeling early human brain development with cerebral organoids
- Effects of Zika virus on organoid growth and tissue structure
- Large-area imaging and histological analysis of 3D brain models
- Scalable workflows for studying neurotropic viral infections
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time
This webinar will be available to view live and on demand.
Speakers
Rodrigo Cristofoletti, PhD
Associate Professor and Director
University of Florida
Michael Furtaw, PhD
Vice President of Research and Development
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