CAS Flow Cytometry 2024
Information
Period
September 2024 - February 2025Language
EnglishFormat
On-site – switch over to online-learning if requiredRegistration
Registration deadline
31 October 2024Fees:
CAS: CHF 6000.-
Module 1 and 2: CHF 2500.-
Module 3: CHF 2000.-
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Objectives
- Give participants the theoretical and practical information needed to perform flow cytometric analyses independently
- Enable participants to develop experimental and diagnostic approaches, to develop data analysis strategies, and to use appropriate analytical softwares
- Illustrate to participants the most common applications of flow cytometry with a special focus on applications in hematology and immunology
- Inform participants of the latest developments in the field of flow cytometry, of the technical progress and of multi-dimensional data analysis
Audience
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course participants will be able to:
- perform independently the most common applications of flow cytometry in the field of immunological research and clinical immunology and hematology
- develop specific assays for studying cell proliferation, cell cycle and apoptosis
- build complex multicolour flow cytometry panels and develop the corresponding data analysis strategies
- understand the advantages and drawbacks of the different technologies and softwares on the market
- determine which tools (Hardware & Software) are the best for solving a given biological question
- perform executive functions in analysing and solving complex problems related to flow cytometry
- justify experimental approaches and technical choices
- understand current and future technical developments in flow cytometry
Programme
3 modules
- Introduction to Flow Cytometry
- Special applications in Flow Cytometry
- Flow Cytometry for advanced users
Written report, treatise
Director(s)
Prof. Thomas MATTHES, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Accreditation
Fee
Description
5 days | 40 h | 3 ECTS Credits
Theoretical and practical courses
Planning
23-27 September 2024
Registration deadline: 1st September 2024
Fee
Description
5 days | 40 h | 3 ECTS Credits
Theoretical and practical courses
Planning
18-22 November 2024
Registration deadline: 1st November 2024
Fee
Description
3.5 days | 24 h | 2 ECTS Credits
Theoretical and practical courses
Planning
17-20 February 2025
Registration deadline: 31 January 2025
Description
42h | 2 ECTS Credits
A report at the end of the course on a topic in connection with the training and/or the professional reality of the participants is required to obtain the certificate. This work has to be done individually and consists of writing a treatise on a specific subject of flow cytometry, with a description of a methodology and analysis of a series of data.
Assessment
Active participation during the course is required, as well as participation in collaborative exercises.
Pedagogical method
- Theoretical courses
- Practical, individual – and group – exercises: pre-analytical and analytical procedures
- Data analysis
- Case studies
Diploma awarded
Admission criteria
Applicants should hold:
- a Master's or a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a degree deemed equivalent issued by a University, and recognized by the University of Geneva
- a Master's or a Bachelor's degree from a University of Applied Sciences (HES). 2 years professional experience related to the Certificate program will be required. An interview can complete the admission procedure
- a higher education degree in Biomedical Analysis or equivalent training (ie.: laboratory technician). 2 years professional experience related to the Certificate program will be required. An interview can complete the admission procedure
Steering committee
- Prof. Thomas MATTHES, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
- Prof. Stéphanie HUGES, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
- Prof. Camilla JANDUS, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
- Mrs. Blandine POULEAU, Swiss Flow Cytometry School, Departement of Diagnostics, Geneva University Hospital
- Mrs. Cécile GAMEIRO, Head of the flow cytometry platform at the CMU, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
Application File
- Copy of identity document or passport
- Passport photo (.jpg format)
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Copy of the highest educational qualification obtained
- Annual education grant (if you have requested a Chèque de formation from the Canton of Geneva)
"The course "Winter School of Cell Analysis in Immunolgy" was very comprehensive and rich in content. It was very interesting concerning both clinical practice and research experiments. I would like to congratulate professors and staff of the Swiss Flow Cytometry School for the initiative to promote so many amazing courses with flow cytometry and to share their knowledge with us." C.C. Biochemist and PhD student, Florianopolis, Brazil
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