--- title: "The Scientist Speaks Podcast - Ep. 7: Brains in the Palm of your Hand" image: https://viewonline.the-scientist.com/hubfs/The%20Scientist%20Speaks_1200x630.png --- ![990x120](https://viewonline.the-scientist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TS%20Podcasts/990x120.jpg?width=990&name=990x120.jpg "990x120") # Brains in the Palm of Your Hand: 3D Organoid Cell Culture In this month’s episode, brought to you by *The Scientist* and sponsored by Molecular Devices, we discover how scientists are developing a new set of tools for studying previously intractable diseases by differentiating and growing stem cells into 3D organ-like structures called organoids. Niki Spahich from *The Scientist’s* Creative Services team spoke with Sergiu Pasca from the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University to learn how he uses brain organoids to understand neurological conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder. The Scientist Speaks is a podcast produced by *The Scientist’s* Creative Services team. Our podcast is by scientists and for scientists. Once a month, we will bring you the stories behind news-worthy molecular biology research.     Speakers ![Gatenby.jpg](https://viewonline.the-scientist.com/hubfs/d20150219profilepasca.jpg?t=1595944333205 "Gatenby.jpg") Sergiu Pasca Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry B. Uytengsu & Family Director of the Brain Organogenesis Program Stanford University ![10x.png](https://viewonline.the-scientist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Molecular_Devices_Logo_Color.jpg?t=1595944344537&width=300&name=Molecular_Devices_Logo_Color.jpg "10x.png") # Listen Now ### Podcast Information you provide will be held in confidence and will be shared with the sponsoring vendor(s) of this podcast. We may use the information to contact you about your account and to let you know about related programs and products; you may opt-out at any time. This allows *The Scientist* to keep these podcasts free of charge for our readers. The Scientist c/o LabX Media Group 1000 N West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, Delaware, United States, 19801 Toll Free: 888.788.0328 | Phone: 705.528.6888 Email: [privacy@the-scientist.com](mailto:privacy@the-scientist.com) [Privacy Policy](https://www.the-scientist.com/privacy-policy) © 1986-2022 [The Scientist](http://the-scientist.com/)   [![The Scientist Logo\_white](https://viewonline.the-scientist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scientist%20Logo_white.png?width=702&name=The%20Scientist%20Logo_white.png "The Scientist Logo_white")](https://www.the-scientist.com) The Scientist needs the contact information you provide to us to contact you about our products and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For information on how to unsubscribe, as well as our privacy practices and commitment to protecting your privacy, check out our [Privacy Policy.](https://www.the-scientist.com/privacy-policy)