Let's take a Cell-fie: the Highs and Lows of Cell Research

presented by taste of science festival 2021!

Studies conducted in cellular models have provided amazing insight into biochemical processes that govern (among others) growth, aging and development in healthy and diseased states.

Join in as our speakers discuss aspects of their research surrounding their innovative use of these intricate models!

Our speakers include:

Dr. Pei-Ciao Tang discusses her intruiguing work on disease modeling and the development of the inner ear using the stem cell-derived organoid system..

Dr. Karen Pollok describes her work that focuses on the development of new combination therapies for solid tumors such as glioblastoma and pediatric sarcoma. You may recognize her name from her well-publicized work that included tissue donated by Indiana's own Tyler Trent.

To round the event out, Amy Waltz, JD, CIP from the Research Integrity Office at IU discusses the ethical issues regarding use of human-derived tissue.