Flow Cytometry Training
On-Demand Training
This streamlined, brand-neutral educational program is delivered as subtitled video-based content and simulation. Beginner and advanced users can take advantage of the extensive course content to gain a full understanding of fundamental concepts and advanced specialty topics. This program is also a great resource to prepare for the Specialist in Cytometry, SCYM (ASCP) exam.
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Academic
$8/monthbilled annually
Industry
$67/monthbilled annually
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Program OUTLINE
Check the program outline for an overview of the topics covered in each eCourse.
1. Principles and Instrumentation
- What is Flow Cytometry?
- Common Applications
- Fluorescence
- Light Spectrum
- Absorption & Emission
- Fluorochrome Classes
- Fluorochrome Properties
- Fluidics
- Flow
- Pressure & Flow Rate
- Acoustic-Assisted Focusing
- Optics
- Excitation
- Light Collection
- Photo Detection
- Electronics
- Amplification & Conversion
- Voltage Pulse
- Time Delay
- Digitization and Binning
- FCS File
- Section Summary
- Quiz (15 questions)
2. Reagents and Panel Design
- Sample Requirements
- Cellular Markers & Dyes
- Fluorescence Detection
- Fluorochrome Selection
- Antigen Classification
- Antibody Titration
- Dead Cell Staining
- Exclusion/Dump Channel
- Spectral Overlap
- Compensation Controls
- Compensation
- Spectral Overlap Reduction
- Spillover Spreading
- Spillover Spreading Matrix
- Autofluorescence
- Nonspecific Binding
- Fluorescence Minus One Controls
- Biological Controls
- Replicates
- Section Summary
- Quiz (15 questions)
3. Acquisition and Measurements
- Plots & Gates
- Scaling
- Acquisition Speed
- Event Cycling
- Scatter Setup
- Threshold & Trigger
- Aggregate Discrimination
- Dead Cell Exclusion
- Fluorescent Parameter Setup
- Compensation
- Data Recording
- Data Exporting
- Assay Setup Validation
- Instrument Cleaning
- Section Summary
- Quiz (15 questions)
4. Analysis (with interactive Tools)
- Matrix Inspection
- Data Display
- Histograms & Plots
- Gates, Regions, Quadrants
- Gating
- Biexponential Scaling
- Data Cleaning
- Time Gating
- Debris Exclusion
- Aggregates & Dead Cells
- Autofluorescence
- Fluorochrome Aggregates
- Impact
- Gate Validation
- FMO Controls
- Backgating/Color Gating
- Cell Cycle
- One-color DNA Analysis
- Multi-color DNA Analysis
- Section Summary
- Interactive Tools
- Matrices
- Plotting
- Gating
- Scaling
- Cleaning Impact
- Controls
- DNA Analysis
- Quiz (15 questions)
5. Statistics
- Number of Events to Record
- Descriptive Statistics
- Distribution
- Central Tendency
- Dispersion
- Data Normalization
- Fold Change
- Inferential Statistics
- Statistical Test
- Statistical Power
- Hypotheses
- Significance Level
- Statistical Errors
- Probability Value
- Student’s t-test
- T-distribution and Freedom
- Formula
- Real-Life Example pt1
- Real-Life Example pt2
- Section Summary
- Quiz (15 questions)
6. Cell Sorting
- What is Cell Sorting? Process Overview
- Nozzle Size & Sheath Pressure – Droplet Generation
- Droplet Breakoff
- Stream Charging & Deflection
- Collection
- Instrument Optimization – Drop Delay
- Acquisition & Gating
- Conflicts
- Sort Decisions
- Sorting
- Post-Sort – Purity, Recovery & Yield
- Process Stressors – Sample Quality
- Temperature & Pressure – Sample Media & Sheath
- Collection Media – Instrument Variables
- Sort Performance – Sort Quality
- Collection Issues – Contamination
- Single-Cell Deposition
- Biosafety – Summary
- Quiz (20 questions)
7. Full-Spectrum Flow Cytometry
- What is Full-Spectrum Flow Cytometry?
- Full-Spectrum vs. Conventional
- Spectral Emission Signature
- Signature Comparison
- Signature Alterations
- Reference Controls
- Spectral Reference Library
- Instrument Settings
- Acquisition
- Spectral Profile & Unmixing
- Autofluorescence Management
- Unmixing Errors
- Analysis
- Panel Optimization
- Introduction
- Design
- Testing
- Evaluation & Remediation
- Summary
- Quiz (20 questions)
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Remote training
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