Reproducibility and Physiological Relevance: The ATCC Toxicology Portfolio Webinar
March 03, 2022, at 12:00 PM ETAbstract
Cell-based toxicity assays require large numbers of biologically relevant cells for predictive, large-scale experiments. Primary cells immortalized by human telomerase demonstrate the growth characteristics of continuous cell lines without losing their physiological attributes. In this webinar ATCC scientists discuss the characteristics and utility of various respiratory, skin, and kidney models in toxicological assays. Additionally, the speakers will present data that demonstrates that these modified primary cells are effective tools that provide tissue-relevant results and reproducibility for any cell-based assay, including toxicology assays.
Key Points
- hTERT-immortalized primary cells are comparable to primary cells regarding physiological relevance, but are able to avoid replicative senescence
- Using well-characterized hTERT-immortalized cells, ATCC has created credible cell models for toxicological studies on the kidney, skin, and airway
- Our data show that these modified primary cells are effective tools that provide tissue-relevant results and reproducibility for any cell-based assay, including toxicology assays
Presenters
Kevin Grady, BS
Manager, Product Management, ATCC
Kevin Grady is the Manager of Product Management at ATCC. He has been with ATCC for 8 years; prior to ATCC, he held positions at Lonza as Global Product Manager and Director of Scientific Support. Kevin has a long history in the life science industry additionally serving as Director of Scientific Support at Amaxa and Manager of Technical Support at Life Technologies. Mr. Grady has always found great satisfaction in helping researchers learn how to use available products and tools to be more productive and successful in reaching their research goals.
Kevin Tyo, PhD
Scientist, ATCC
Dr. Kevin Tyo is a Scientist in Research and Development at ATCC with over 10 years of experience in biological research. In his current role, Dr. Tyo develops and evaluates advanced in vitro co-culture models, as well as conducts toxicological testing. Dr. Tyo received his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Louisville in 2019, where he designed and tested topical drug delivery platforms that provided sustained release of antiviral therapeutics.
