When
Tuesday November 10, 2015 at 9:00 AM EST-to-
Friday November 13, 2015 at 5:00 PM EST
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Workshop Information
Conference and Training Team
Telephone: 301-496-7977
Email: registration@faes.org
Biotechnology Training Courses at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Thank you for your interest in this workshop,
however, registration is currently full.
The next offering(s) will be:
February 23-26, 2016
May 3-6, 2016
This four day lecture/laboratory workshop will cover various applications of flow cytometry in basic research. Selected lecture topics will provide a broad background about the functions of a flow cytometer; choice of fluorochromes; data analysis and presentation; technical protocols for flow cytometric procedures and troubleshooting during data acquisition and analysis.
Lecture and Laboratory Topics
Basic Setup of Flow Cytometers; Principle of Cell Sorting; Parameters for Sorting; Alternative Separation Techniques (Including Magnetic Bead Separation MACS); Choice of Fluorochromes Depending on the type of Instrument and Application; Parameters of Analysis, Data Analysis and Interpretation; In-depth Discussion of Examples of Various Flow Cytometric Assays (e.g. Cell Cycle Analysis, Cell Activation, Apoptosis, Immunology, Hematology, Biochemistry with Methodical Protocols); Multi-color Analysis (With Special Emphasis on How to Combine Flurochromes and Fluorescence Compensation); Choosing the Right Controls for Data Analysis (Isotype Controls; FMO controls; Blocking with Antibodies); Hands-on Laboratory with 4- and 8-color staining (BD Accuri and MACSQuant Analyzer); Data Workshop; Hands-on Data Analysis with samples From Cell Cycle Analysis ; Apoptosis; Multi-Color Surface Staining; Proliferation using Bio-Tracers; Software training: Introduction to FlowJo Cytometry Analysis Software.
General Training Rate
$ 1,495.00
Discounted Training Rates $495.00 - NIH Trainees (fellows, postdocs, postbacs - NIH ONLY) $1,095.00 - NIH Community $1,295.00 - Academia, Government, Military
Comprehensive Binder Included
Contains all notes, protocols, and reference material needed. No additional books are required.
Credit
Each participant will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) based on the number of contact hours. Upon completion of this 4-day program, each participant will receive 2.8CEUs. Upon completion of each workshop, a certificate is issued.
Refund Policy
100% Refund or 100% Full Workshop Credit Available Written Notification: 14 or more days prior to start of program.
50% Refund or 100% Full Workshop Credit Available Written Notification: 4 to 13 days prior to start of program.
0% Refund, 100% Full Workshop Credit Available 3 days or less prior to start of program.
Notification
- All cancellations must be received in writing via email to Ms. Carline Coote at ccoote@mail.nih.gov
- Cancellations received after hours are time marked for the following day.
- In regards to a full or partial refund or a full workshop credit, you must indicate which option you are selecting at the time of your written cancellation.
- All refund payments will be processed by the start of the initial workshop.
Suggested Accommodations
The Double Tree Hotel & Executive Center
Registration is currently full. The next offereing(s) of this workshop will be: