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Pre-Congress Introductory Courses We are grateful for the support of our generous sponsors: Gold Silver Bronze The Pre-Congress courses include a basic flow cytometry course, a basic image cytometry course, and a new intermediate course on the Fundamentals of Polychromatic Flow Cytometry. The courses will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center immediately prior to CYTO 2011. The basic courses will begin mid-day on Thursday, May 19 and continue for a full day on Friday, May 20. The intermediate course on the Fundamentals of Polychromatic Flow Cytometry will be offered on Friday, May 20. For a modest cost these courses provide a great educational value. Registration: Pre-Congress registration is now available on-site if space is available.
If you would like to download and print a poster to advertise these courses at your institution, please use the following links, we would very much appreciate your help. To view a complete list of faculty participating in the Congress, click here. INTRODUCTORY FLOW CYTOMETRY COURSE The fundamental Flow Cytometry course will focus on the fundamentals of flow cytometry theory, hardware and applications. This course offers the opportunity to interact with our faculty and mentors, along with many vendor demonstrations of the latest cytometers and software. Small and large group activities offer great networking possibilities. This course will allow beginners and those who would like to refresh their knowledge to become comfortable with the subjects and techniques that form the basis of the ensuing ISAC Congress. Click here for a complete course description and schedule. INTRODUCTORY IMAGE CYTOMETRY COURSE Modern optical microscopy provides powerful tools for studying biological samples varying from sub-cellular structures through cells to tissues. Effective use of these techniques, especially in the context of image cytometry in which the quantitative aspect is of highest importance, requires understanding not only optics, cell biology, and biochemistry, but also image processing, pattern recognition, and analysis. The goal of this short course is to provide that necessary background and introduce the terminology, concepts, and methodological approaches employed in modern image cytometry and high-content screening. Hardware and software demonstrations will be included, allowing ample interaction with faculty and vendors. The course is intended for cytometrists with no experience in image systems. Click here for a complete course description and schedule. BUILDING RAINBOWS: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF POLYCHROMATIC FLOW CYTOMETRY The course will discuss multi-parameter flow cytometry and how it has matured tremendously over the years, providing a means to study single cells in unprecedented detail. The building blocks for this technology (state-of-the-art flow cytometers, reagents, and data analysis software) have become increasingly accessible; however, effective use of these tools requires careful experiment design and execution. This course describes the fundamentals of polychromatic flow cytometry, and provides strategies to synthesize this information into successful polychromatic experiments.
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