SPIE - Education Flow Cytometry Trends & Drivers SC1150

Flow cytometry is an extremely versatile optical cell analysis technology in widespread use. For example, it is the gold standard for monitoring of treatment for HIV patients, and the majority of the 200M+ routine blood tests performed worldwide per year are carried out on instruments based on flow cytometry engines. This course consists of two parts: (1) flow cytometry basics, and (2) trends and drivers. The first part will explain the basics of flow cytometry: the physical principles of the technique, typical system layout, critical photonic components, and application examples. You will walk away with a solid grasp of flow cytometry instrumentation and principles of operation. The second part will explore current trends in flow cytometry, focusing on the relationship between market drivers and technology enablers. You will receive an overview of current unmet needs, the latest innovations, and up-and-coming players.