Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 4: Sample Preparation

Sample Preparation Essentials

Course 4 of the Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Series

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This is course 4 of a 10-part Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry series. It is aimed at anyone who would like to have a detailed understanding of the basics of flow cytometry and stay ahead in all experiments.

Courses are led by Bio‑Rad's flow cytometry experts who have diligently compiled all the questions they are regularly asked about the application and have designed this program to be both comprehensive and efficient.

You will receive a downloadable certificate upon completion of each course.

What you will learn

Course 4: Sample Preparation Essentials

Why proper sample preparation is crucial
How to avoid common sample preparation pitfalls
Tips for successful cell harvesting

Learn the essentials of sample preparation

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Course Overview

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1. Welcome to the course
2. How to use this course
3. Meet the instructor
1. How to Prepare Samples for Flow Cytometry
2. Chapter 1 Quiz
1. Antibody Staining Processes
2. Chapter 2 Quiz
1. Useful Guides and Tools

About this course

Free
8 lessons

Meet your instructor

Flow Cytometry Application Scientist and Product Manager Sharon Sanderson

Sharon graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in Molecular Biology. She then moved to the Institute of Cancer Research, obtaining a PhD in Cell Biology from the University of London, with her thesis focusing on signaling pathways in angiogenesis. She then worked at the University of Oxford for 13 years, initially continuing with research in the cancer field before moving into immunology research. Sharon joined Bio-Rad in 2017 as a Flow Cytometry Research Associate and in 2022, became a Flow Cytometry Application Scientist and Product Manager.

FAQ

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for people who want to have a fundamental understanding of how flow cytometry works and how it can be used to answer research questions.
How long will this course take?

This class should take approximately 40 minutes to complete.
Can I get a certificate for this course?

Once all sections of this course have been completed a certificate with your name and course name will be available for download.
Will I be able to ask questions and get answers?

By enrolling in this class you will be automatically added to Bio-Rad's Flow Cytometry Community. This is a highly collaborative place to ask questions and share flow cytometry ideas with the instructors and your peers. You can post pictures, comments, and reply to others.
What are the other classes in this series?

There are ten classes in the Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Series. Course 1: Flow cytometry basics. Course 2: Inside a flow cytometer. Course 3: Fluorescence and flow cytometry principles. Course 4: Sample preparation essentials. Course 5: Target protein detection. Course 6: How to use controls. Course 7: Successful multicolor flow cytometry. Course 8: Data acquisition and analysis. Course 9: Cell sorting essentials, Course 10: Planning flow cytometry experiments.