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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 : 2025-ONL_INTRO-17
Duration : 6 sessions of 1.5 h over 2 weeks, 2-3.30PM CET (e.g 8-9:30am EST, 4-5:30pm 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:
April 15, 2024: 1. Introduction to flow cytometry – what is behind the dot plot.
April 16, 2024: 2. Working principles of a flow cytometer: fluidics, optics, electronics.
April 18, 2024: 3. Fluorochromes – how to choose the best one for your application.
April 22, 2024: 4. Immunodetection – antibodies, staining, immunophenotyping.
April 23, 2024: 5. Gating strategies – how to analyze flow cytometry data.
April 25, 2024: 6. Instrument setup and compensation.

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: 600 CHF
Industry, Pharma: 800 CHF
Developing Countries and students: 300 CHF



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1. Knowledge of flow cytometry basic principles :
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