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ONLINE introduction and refresher course in Flow Cytometry

Theoretical sessions followed by practical exercises. Topics: Fundamentals of flow cytometry, Working principles and Use of a Flow Cytometer, Fluorochromes and Immunodetection, Compensations, gating strategies & data analysis

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Code : 2026-ONL_INTRO-17
Duration : 6 sessions of 1.5 h over 3days, 1-4:30PM CET (e.g 7-10:30am EST, 4-7:30pm GST)
Language : English
Target Audience : Anyone working in the biology field (either clinical or research) No requirement of prior knowledge of flow cytometry is necessary.
Prerequisites : Basic knowledge in cell biology or medicine.
Courses objectives : Sessions:
Day 1:
- Session 1. Working principles of a flow cytometer: fluidics, optics, electronics.
- Session 2. Instrument setup and compensation.
Day 2:
- Session 3. Fluorochromes – how to choose the best one for your application.
- Session 4. Immunodetection – antibodies, staining, immunophenotyping.
Day 3:
- Session 5. Tips and tricks to optimally design and run an experiment
- Session 6. Gating strategies – how to analyze flow cytometry data.

The students will learn:
• the basic principles of flow cytometry
• how to perform a simple multicolor staining experiments with adequate compensations.
• how to elaborate and apply various gating strategies for data analysis.
• the most common applications of flow cytometry in hematology and immunology.

Costs : Public Sector: 700 CHF
Private companies/Labs: 900 CHF
Developing Countries: 400 CHF



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planned dates
start 2026-01-12
end 2026-01-14

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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 :
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Cell biology :
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Immunology :
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Hematology :
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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.
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