CAS Flow Cytometry 2024

Unique in Switzerland, this CAS allows participants to acquire the necessary expertise in flow cytometry to use this technique in all diagnostic applications in haematology, immunology and oncology, as well as for research purposes in cellular biology, and pharmacology,

Information

Period

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10 ECTS credits
104 Teaching hours
Total: 260 working hours

Language

English

Format

On-site

Registration

Contact coordinator
Modules can be followed individually

Fees:

CAS: CHF 6000.-
Module 1 and 2: CHF 2500.-
Module 3: CHF 2000.-

Contribution to the SDGs

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

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

Biologist, physician (hematologist, immunologist), biochemist, pharmacist, toxicologist, veterinarian, engineer in the medical sciences, laboratory technician with a professional experience in flow cytometry

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
  • Advanced applications in Immunology
  • Advanced applications in Hematology

Written report, treatise

Director(s)

Prof. Thomas MATTHES, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva

Coordinator(s)

Blandine POULEAU, Swiss Flow-Cytometry School

Accreditation

Accreditation points for FMH in hematology and FMH in immunology, as well as for FAMH

Fee

2500 CHF

Description

5 days | 40 h | 3 ECTS Credits

Theoretical and practical courses

Fee

2500 CHF

Description

5 days | 40 h | 3 ECTS Credits

Theoretical and practical courses

Fee

2000 CHF

Description

3.5 days | 24 h | 2 ECTS Credits

Theoretical and practical courses

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

At the end of each module by a written examination (MCQ).
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

Participants who pass the assessment requirements and successfully complete all 3 modules will be awarded the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Flow Cytometry by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva.

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

Professor Thomas Matthes, Faculty of Medicine; Geneva University


Scientific committee

  • Thomas Matthes, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University
  • Stéphanie Huges, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University
  • Camilla Jandus, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University
  • Blandine Pouleau,  Swiss Flow Cytometry School, Departement of Diagnostics, Geneva University Hospital

"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

Contribution to the SDGs

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages