September 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Modeling the Human Brain in a Dish: iPSC-Derived Platforms to Study Neurodegeneration
In this lecture, I will trace my work on the development of human iPSC-derived brain models, from establishing differentiation protocols and creating patient-specific cell lines to developing automated population-scale platforms. I will highlight the state of the art of these models, their current limitations, and how they are enabling investigations into the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, neuron–glia interactions, genetic risk, and, ultimately, the development of new therapeutic strategies.
September 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – Coffee break to follow
Milani Lecture Hall, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Via F. Sforza 28 – Milan
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Valentina Fossati, PhD
Co-Director & Principal Scientist
The Jackson Laboratory-NYSCF, New York, NY, USA
Valentina.Fossati@jax.org
Women Driving Discovery is a new seminar series promoted by the UniStem Center, featuring internationally renowned women scientists in biosciences and biomedicine. Through lectures on cutting-edge research, the initiative creates opportunities for exchange between academia and industry while fostering visibility, networking, and new scientific collaborations. The series also aims to strengthen the role of women in STEM and support the professional growth and international positioning of young Italian women scientists.
