Extracellular Vesicle Training
The GO-EV network, in partnership with the Graduate School Health Sciences and Technologies, organized its first training session dedicated to extracellular vesicles (EVs). Entitled “Extracellular Vesicles (EVs): Isolation, Characterization, and Use”, this training was held from June 10 to 12, 2024 and brought together doctoral students from theDoctoral School Biology Health, eager to deepen their knowledge in this rapidly expanding field.
Where and when ?
The training took place over three days:
- 10 June: Theoretical session at IRS-UN, CRCI2NA, where participants had an in-depth introduction to EV production and analysis methods.
- 11 June: Nantes University Scientific Day at the Cité des Congrès, at the GO-EV conference “Clinical use of extracellular vesicles – Biomarker approach and therapeutic strategies”, offering a framework conducive to scientific exchanges.
- 12 June: Practical session at IRS-UN and ONIRIS, where doctoral students were able to manipulate their own samples in specialized workshops.
How did the training go?
Divided into two parts, this training began with an introductory session, addressing topics such as circulating biomarkers, the immunological properties of EVs, and the challenges of producing clinical batches. Participants then attended seminars during the GO-EV conference at the Nantes University Scientific Days, before immersing themselves in practical workshops on the third day, allowing them to perfect their techniques for isolating and quantifying EVs. They had the opportunity to work directly with their own samples.
Who participated?
The training welcomed a selection of doctoral students, mainly from the Biology and Health Doctoral School. These participants benefited from close supervision by experts from the Western France Extracellular Vesicles Network such as Steffi Bösch, Sophie Brouard, Angélique Galvanie, Delphine Fradin, Mathilde Mosser, and Laëtitia Guével, allowing them to familiarize themselves with advanced methods and 'exchange on the latest innovations in the field of EVs.
A Success for Innovation in Life Sciences
This training allowed doctoral students to strengthen their technical skills, essential for their future research work. Extracellular vesicles, as promising tools for the diagnosis and treatment of various pathologies, continue to attract growing interest, and this training helped position participants at the forefront of this scientific innovation.
Next Sessions: For those who were unable to participate this year, a new training session in preparation. For more information, contact the GO-EV network coordinator mehdi.tazi@univ-nantes.fr
