The NeuroGroup focuses on producing both neuronal and glial cells from human pluripotent stem cells. The aim is to characterize the produced cells by their gene and protein expression and specifically study the cells’ maturation and electrophysiological functionality both in single cell and network levels. Co-culture systems containing several cell types in 2- or 3D utilizing biomaterials are also established. The group focuses on applications in e.g. in vitro modeling of biological processes and neurological diseases, graft development, and neurotoxicity screening platforms.
Contact persons
Principal investigator:
Susanna Narkilahti
Senior Researcher, Group Leader, PhD, Docent
susanna.narkilahti(at)tuni.fi
tel. +358 40 708 5113
Visiting address
MET / Regenerative Medicine
Arvo Ylpön katu 34, 4th floor
33520 Tampere
FINLAND
Postal address
University of Tampere
ARVO / MET / Regenerative Medicine / Neuro Group
(Recipient’s name)
33014 University of Tampere
FINLAND
Phone & Fax
tel. +358 40 190 1787 (Stem Cell laboratory)
tel. +358 40 190 1800
fax +358 3 3551 8498
met.tau [at] tuni.fi