Overview
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
Physicians (hematologists, immunologists), biologists, biochimists, pharmacists, toxicologists, veterinarians, engineers in the medical sciences, laboratory technicians 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
- Special applications in Flow Cytometry
- Flow Cytometry for advanced users
Written report, treatise
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.
Registration
Registration deadline
Contact coordinator
Modules can be followed individually
Fees:
CAS: CHF 6000.-
Module 1 and 2: CHF 2500.-
Module 3: CHF 2000.-
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
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)
Curriculum
Period
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Credits
10 ECTS credits
Teaching hours
104 teaching hours
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.
Pedagogical method
- Theoretical courses
- Practical, individual – and group – exercises: pre-analytical and analytical procedures
- Data analysis
- Case studies
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.
Active participation during the course is required, as well as participation in collaborative exercises.
Partnerships / Collaboration
Accreditation / Recognition / Certification
Accreditation points for FMH in hematology and FMH in immunology, as well as for FAMH
Director(s)
Prof. Thomas MATTHES, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Blandine POULEAU, Swiss Flow-Cytometry School
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
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