FLOW CYTOMETRY course starting Feb. 3 at San Francisco State University's
Center for Advanced Medical Technology.
Instructor: John F. Dunne, Ph.D.
Time/Place: Saturday, 10-3 (with 1 hour break)
Class meets on: 2/3, 2/17, 2/24, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4
San Francisco State University, Science Bldg. 206
Units/Fees: 2 units. Will fulfill annual relicensure for California
Clinical Laboratory Personnel (32 hours CEU).
Non-SFSU students may enroll on a space available basis
by attending the first class meeting, completing an Open
University registration form, and paying $250 (check or credit
card).
Course Description: Basic techniques and theories applicable to cell
analysis by flow cytometry. Topics include instrumentation, sample
preparation, monoclonal antibodies, phenotyping, DNA analysis,
leukemias/lymphomas, immunodeficiency diseases, transplantation and
emerging clinical applications. Lectures will use primary literature to
illustrate recent contributions of this technology in the biomedical
field. We will focus on "Why...?" and "How do I...?" in that order.
Schedule: 2/3 Introduction and First Principles
2/17 Applications in Immunology
2/24 Applications in Cell Biology
3/9 Applications in Molecular Biology
3/16 Applications in Tumor Biology
3/30 Practical Instrument Considerations
4/20 Practical Experimental Considerations
5/4 Student Presentations/Final Exam
For more information, call the CAMT Department office: (415) 338-1696
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