Exploring the critical roles of astrocytes in health and disease

Watch this webinar to discover the latest astrocyte research and its implications for CNS drug discovery.

Watch for an in-depth webinar on astrocytes, a highly versatile and essential glial cell in the central nervous system (CNS). Two speakers will  provide valuable insights into the multifaceted roles of astrocytes in both health and disease and the challenges researchers face when modelling this complex biology in vitro.

Our first speaker will explore the critical functions of astrocytes in regulating energy metabolism, forming the blood-brain barrier, and facilitating synapse formation and maturation. Emphasising the pivotal role of calcium as the primary information carrier in astrocytes, this session will introduce an innovative astrocytic compound screening pipeline. This novel approach leverages recent advances in calcium signal analysis to investigate drug effects on astrocytes, potentially transforming therapeutic strategies that currently focus predominantly on neurons.

The second speaker will address the significant challenges researchers encounter when studying astrocyte biology in vitro. He will introduce a new addition to bit.bio’s CNS toolkit, designed to help researchers more effectively model brain complexity and gain valuable insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic developments.

This webinar offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of astrocytes and their crucial role in the CNS. Gain insights from leading experts in the field and discover the latest advancements in astrocyte research including the latest ioCells development from bit.bio – deterministically programmed human iPSC-derived ioAstrocytes.

Key learning points:

• Learn about the essential roles astrocytes play in regulating energy metabolism, forming the blood-brain barrier, and supporting synapse formation and maturation.
• Discover the latest advancements in astrocytic compound screening and their potential to transform therapeutic strategies.
• Explore bit.bio’s deterministically programmed human iPSC-derived ioAstrocytes and their potential for advancing neurodegenerative disease research.