Grow with the Flow: Expand Your Applications in Biological Research with Flow Cytometry

Workshop Sponsored by Beckman Coulter

 

Flow cytometry is a powerful tool with numerous applications in biomedical research (i.e. immunology, hematology, oncology) in addition to other fields. It also has important applications in plant science where it has served scientists for almost four decades. Many advancements in biological research would not have been possible without the use of this important tool. Benchtop analyzers are a great milestone in flow cytometry. They are a key building block for research scientists seeking innovation in cellular science due to their accessibility and ease of operation. This workshop focuses on highlighting the state-of-the-art technology for studying plants and animals at the cellular and subcellular level.

Experts will be available to answer questions on the capabilities of the technology and the equipment. Advanced Registration is required to participate in this workshop.
 

Morning session: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

9:00-9:10: Welcome and Introductory remarks (Chairpersons: J. Pon Samuel, Principal Research Scientist, Trait Product development, Dow AgroSciences

9:10-9:45: Introduction to flow cytometry and recent advances (Beckman Coulter)

9:45-10:00: Break

10:00-11:30: Three experts in the field to discuss specific applications of flow cytometry.

Possible topics include ploidy, organelle, genome analysis, secondary metabolites expression enhancement, microspore analysis, stem cells, cell cycle analysis and genome engineering.

 

11:30-12:30: Lunch

 

Afternoon session:12:30 PM-5:00 PM

12:30-1:45: Overview of the CytoFlex flow cytometer  (Beckman Coulter)

1:45-2:00:  Break

2:00-5:00: Demonstration and interactive sessions: Two sessions, one for animal applications and one for plant applications. 

Registration restricted to maximum of 35 participants each.