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Introduction and Refresher course in Flow Cytometry

Working principals of a flow cytometer, set-up and calibration, compensation, fluorescence and fluorochromes, pre-analytical methods, immunodetection, data analysis, strategies for the analysis of peripheral blood samples, applications in immunology.

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Code : 2025-INTRO-01
Duration : 33 hours in 5 days (18h lectures, 15h practicals). 9am-5pm, except the last day 8am-4pm
Language : English
Target Audience : Anyone working in the biology field (either clinical or research). No requirement for prior knowledge of flow cytometry is necessary.
Prerequisites : Basic knowledge in biology and medicine
Courses objectives : The students will learn :
• the fundamentals of flow cytometry, from fluorochromes
• the working principle of a flow cytometer
• tips & tricks for experimental design, including antibody titration
• how to perform multicolor staining experiments with adequate compensations.
• how to optimize sample preparation, staining and acquisition
• how to elaborate and apply various gating strategies for data analysis.
Costs : Public Sector: 2000 CHF
Private companies: 2500 CHF
Developing Countries and students: 1200 CHF
Registration deadline: 2 weeks before the course or when the place limit is reached.


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planned dates
start 2025-04-07
end 2025-04-11

INTRO
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Please indicate why you register to this course and what are your expectations :

Pre-course evaluation form. Please help us to evaluate your level and expectations to make sure that the course adequately meets your training needs.

1. Knowledge of flow cytometry basic principles :
I have no prior knowledge of flow cytometry.
I am familiar with the basic principles of flow cytometry but I have never conducted an experiment myself.
I have run a few flow cytometry experiments under supervision but I lack the fundamental knowledge.
I am a cytometrist, please specify the number of years of experience :

2. Experience in operating a flow cytometer :
Beckman Coulter flow cytometer, please specify the model :
Becton Dickinson flow cytometer, please specify the model :
Other, please specify type and model,
or no experience :

3. Experience using analysis software :
Diva
Kaluza
Infinicyt
Other, please specify the analysis software, or none :

4. Knowledge of techniques and concepts :
Fluorescence microscopy :
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Immunostaining :
None
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Cell biology :
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Immunology :
None
Intermediate
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Hematology :
None
Intermediate
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The information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in accordance with data protection legislation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. By signing this form, you confirm that the information you have given is correct and complete.
By registering I express my will to attend a course at the Swiss Flow Cytometry School in Geneva. I will take all actions needed to attend the course, including, but not limited to asking for a visa if needed, and handling my housing reservation & transport to Geneva.

I agree to pay the course fees within 30 days after having received the invoice.
Any cancellation should be done by sending an email to info@cytometryschool.ch within 2 weeks before course start.
8. Be aware that your course is not confirmed yet
Your registration will be confirmed by email