Ep. 288: “Cerebellar Organoids” Featuring Dr. Giorgia Quadrato

Dr. Giorgia Quadrato, an Assistant Professor at USC, dives into her groundbreaking work on cerebellar organoids. She shares insights on generating these organoids with functional Purkinje cells and discusses the development of a transcriptomic atlas for neural organoids. The conversation sheds light on the advancements and challenges in California's stem cell research landscape. Additionally, Quadrato highlights the potential of organoids in personalized medicine and tumor modeling, emphasizing the crucial role of collaboration and mentorship in scientific progress.