Science 2023-2024

Faculty: Applied Science
Department: Medical Analysis

Type of the workshop: National workshop

The workshop in brief: Other information about the Event:
The focus of the workshop was on the importance of cell culture and its various applications. The speakers went into detail about the techniques involved in culturing cells and their significance in research. Cell culture techniques are an essential tool for researchers in various fields because they provide a controlled environment to study the behavior of cells and their responses to different stimuli. The cells that are commonly used for culturing are mammalian cells, which include human and animal cells. These cells are used to study different diseases, test new drugs, and develop therapeutics.

Participants: Between 90 – 105 participants

Date and time: December 5th, 2023
Place: Tishk International University_ Seminar Hall no. 302

Session topics: 
Session 1_ An Introduction to Cell Culture, including the Basic Info.
Session 2_ Updated techniques on Cell Culture and their research applications

Presenters names and affiliations:
§ Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Chawsheen, Assistant Professor at the Medical Research Centre at Hawler Medical University.
§ Dr. Peshraw Salih Hamadamin, Lecturer at Salahaddin University, and part-time staff at Tishk International University.

Outcome of the workshop:
1. Collaboration with the Medical Research Center at Hawler Medical University.
2. Sharing valuable knowledge regarding the topic.
3. Encouraging researchers to focus on and use the cell/tissue culture technique in their future research.
4. Working towards establishing a [Tissue Culture] lab at the Medical Analysis Dept. at Tishk International University.

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