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This laboratory course introduces students to the isolation, cultivation, and differentiation of stem cells. Students are introduced to reprogramming and differentiation protocols for various stem cell and cell progenitor types and the basics of tissue engineering. Students will scale up cells into mini-bioreactors for large-scale use. The class will include industry-wide practices in cGMP. Prerequisites: 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology or equivalent, 410.604 Cellular Signal Transduction or equivalent, 410.652 Cell Culture Techniques or approval of academic advisor.