Workshop Highlights | From Surface to Suspension: Adapting Adherent Cells to Microcarriers

Last month, we jointly organised the 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 with Sartorius, “𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀”. The workshop brought together lab officers, cell specialists, researchers, and scientists for a hands-on learning experience focused on microcarrier-based adherent cell culture.

The session combined perspectives on current trends in the cell and gene therapy landscape with practical training on transitioning from 2D flask culture to scalable 3D microcarrier systems. Participants gained insights into hMSC fundamentals, the adoption of animal component–free media, and scalable adherent cell expansion, before applying these concepts through guided laboratory sessions on cell seeding, attachment, growth optimisation, and common microcarrier handling practices.

We would like to sincerely thank the trainers and facilitators from Sartorius for sharing their expertise and for guiding participants throughout the workshop, enabling meaningful learning and confident application in their respective work and research environment.