MF9170 – Flow Cytometry in medical research

Course content

MF9170 is a comprehensive course in flow cytometry for all flow cytometry users. The course covers the basic principles and applications, as well as experimental design and advanced high-parameter flow cytometry. During the course the students will get training in hands-on data analysis and FCM case studies (group work). In addition, the students will present possible/planned/applied use of FCM in their project for discussion and feedback.

Learning outcome

After having completed the course, the students will understand how flow cytometers work, and which parameters are important to consider for obtaining optimal results. They will learn how to design robust FCM experiments and the inclusion of relevant controls for different assays. The students will get insight into labeling procedures and important applications for medical research and diagnostics. The students will be introduced to advanced high-parameter flow cytometry, both panel design and execution. They will get familiar with FCM data, and analysis with conventional and algorithm-based analysis (e.g. clustering/dimensionality reduction).

Admission to the course

Applicants who are?admitted to a PhD programme at UiO apply to this course in StudentWeb

Applicants who are not admitted to a PhD programme at UiO must apply for a right to study before they can apply to this course. See information here:?How to apply for a right to study and admission to elective PhD courses in medicine and health sciences.

Applicants will receive a reply to the course application in?StudentWeb?at the latest 1 week after the application deadline.?

Maximum number of participants is 16. PhD candidates at UiO will have first priority at admission to this course.?

Formal prerequisite knowledge

Basic knowledge of cell biology is required.

Experience with or planned use of flow cytometry is recommended for maximum learning outcome.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

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