WEBINAR SERIES—Organoid Meets Microelectrode Array: Accelerating Drug Discovery and Development

January 24, 2024
11 a.m. EST

Monitoring neural network formation in the development and manipulation of mature brain organoid synaptic plasticity is a main challenge in the brain organoid field. This problem hinders neuroscientists from achieving all aspects of human brain-on-chip. In this webinar, Sven Schönecker, PhD, a global product manager at Harvard Bioscience affiliate Multi Channel Systems, will discuss the latest in 3D mesh multielectrode arrays (MEA), their ability to create a more accurate true-to-life system for studying organoids and the versatility of Multi Channel Systems’ well-established MEA2100 system. 

In addition, Sara Mirsadeghi, MSc, a research assistant in neuroscience and developmental and regenerative biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, will discuss growing brain organoids around the electrodes using Mesh MEA, to bring neuroscientists increased familiarity with brain-on-chip. 

Key Topics Include:

• exploring advancements and alternative models to support “the three Rs” (replace, reduce, refine) of animal models;
• understanding the challenges of 2D electrodes and the introduction of the 3D mesh MEA; and 
• introducing benefits of the mesh MEA platform with simple integration and flexibility.

Speakers

Sven Schönecker, PhD 
Global Product Manager, Multielectrode Array Marketing at Multi Channel Systems

Sven Schönecker, PhD, is a senior application scientist and global product manager of multielectrode array marketing at Multi Channel Systems.

Sara Mirsadeghi, MSc, PhD
Student/Research Assistant: Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology (NDRB) at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

Sara Mirsadeghi, MSc, a research assistant in neuroscience and developmental and regenerative biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, studies the electrophysiological properties of different brain organoids derived from healthy donors and patients with congenital epilepsy.