Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments related to automated cellular passaging of spheroids, tumoroids, organoids and/or other multi-cellular bodies. Organoids can be cultured in a hydrogel that is disposed in a well unit of a microwell plate. The well unit includes a primary well section that is fluidly connected to a secondary well section via at least one channel, and the hydrogel is disposed in the primary well section of the well unit. The hydrogel is dissipated into hydrogel fragments, thereby separating the organoids from the hydrogel. The hydrogel fragments are removed from the well unit, while the organoids remain in the well unit. The remaining organoids are broken into organoid fragments and corresponding debris. A fresh culture environment is created using the organoid fragments.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for growing, culturing, monitoring, and analyzing embryoid bodies, fused embryoid bodies, spheroids, organoids, or other multi-cellular bodies in a microwell structure formed in one or more wells of an assay and culturing microplate. Hydrogel deposited into a well of the microplate and supported by a support ledge and the bottom surface of the well is molded into a microwell structure using a mold insert tool. In some examples, channels can be formed in the bottom of the microwell structure to allow for an exchange of fluid between a primary well section and a secondary well section of the well. The bottom surface of the assay and culturing microplate is optically transparent and gas-permeable.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, including methods and apparatus, for culturing, monitoring, and/or analyzing organoids. In an exemplary method of organoid culture, the method may comprise disposing a scaffold in a receptacle having an open side. A sealing member may be bonded to the open side of the receptacle to create a chamber. An organoid may be formed in the chamber using the scaffold. Fluid and/or at least one substance may be introduced into the chamber from an overlying reservoir for contact with the organoid.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for growing, culturing, monitoring, and analyzing embryoid bodies, fused embryoid bodies, spheroids, organoids, or other multi-cellular bodies using a system of microplates. Different types of microplates are designed to be used during the various stages of growing and culturing of cells to form embryoid bodies, fused embryoid bodies, spheroids, organoids, or other multi-cellular bodies. The different microplates are designed to mate with one another to allow for the transfer of cells from wells in one plate to wells in the other plate. An assay plate includes an array of perfusable units that include a supply well that is in fluid communication with a culture well to allow for an exchange of fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, including methods and apparatus, for culturing, monitoring, and/or analyzing organoids. In an exemplary method of organoid culture, the method may comprise disposing a scaffold in a receptacle having an open side. A sealing member may be bonded to the open side of the receptacle to create a chamber. An organoid may be formed in the chamber using the scaffold. Fluid and/or at least one substance may be introduced into the chamber from an overlying reservoir for contact with the organoid.