FinE Course on Electrophysiology for In Vitro Models

Electrophysiology allows us to directly measure electrical activity in cells and tissues, providing functional insights that cannot be obtained through molecular or imaging-based approaches alone. As a core methodology in biomedical sciences, it has become increasingly important for research involving stem cell–derived disease models, organoids, organ-on-chip systems, and bioengineered tissues.

BioCenter Finland – Finnish Electrophysiology Platform (FinE) offers courses that provide essential theoretical background and practical insight into electrophysiology, supporting researchers who are interested in starting or expanding their use of electrophysiological methods.

Building on the success of the inaugural national electrophysiology course organized by the FinE University of Eastern Finland node in 2025, this year’s course incorporates current methodological and analytical developments. We place a particular emphasis on microelectrode array (MEA) technologies, reflecting FinE Tampere nodes strong expertise and long-standing focus in this area. In addition, we cover optical electrophysiology, optogenetics, and modern data analysis approaches, including an overview of recent advances in AI-based analysis.

The two-day program combines expert lectures, selected participant presentations, industry session, live demonstrations, and laboratory tours. We also introduce participants to the FinE platform and its core facilities, highlighting the infrastructure, services, and expert support available across Finland.

The course (1 ECTS) is open to undergraduate and PhD students and also offers valuable opportunities for postdoctoral researchers and senior scientists to update and expand their knowledge in electrophysiology.

We strongly encourage participants to submit abstracts during registration. As the number of participants is limited, applicants are asked to include a brief description of their motivation and intended purpose for participation during pre-registration; selection decisions will be based on these descriptions.

We warmly welcome students, researchers, core facilities, and industry partners to join us in strengthening the national electrophysiology ecosystem, supporting the reproducible and effective use of electrophysiological methods, and fostering long-term collaboration within the Finnish research community.

Please see highlights of year 2025 course here: FinE 2025