MEDFL5170 – Flow Cytometry in medical research

Course content

MEDFL5170 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

The course is reserved for students at the Medical Student Research Programme at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, UiO.

Students sign up for classes and exam to this course in StudentWeb

Applicants will upon registration receive an immediate reply in StudentWeb?as to whether a seat at this course is granted or not.

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

The course will take place over five full days, and consists of lectures, student presentations, hands-on data analysis and group exercises.

Students have to participate in at least 80 % of the teaching to be allowed to take the exam. Attendance will be registered.

Examination

A written exam will be given at the end of this course.

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English. You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

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Last updated from FS (Common Student System) July 16, 2024 10:03:18 PM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
4
Teaching
Spring and autumn

Application period autumn 2024:?1.6. - 20.8.2024

Teaching: 23.9. - 27.9.2024

See information on how to sign up for this course in Admission to the course below.

Examination
Spring and autumn
Teaching language
English