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Immunology
Lusotransplante
Centro de Histocompatibilidade do Sul
Campo Santana, 130
1100 Lisboa, PORTUGAL
Laboratory Profile
Director: Dr. Helder Trindade
1.Facilities available: 50 m 2 laboratory equipped with basic instrumentation, cell culture facility, computer facilities.
2. Instrumentation:
Flow Cytometry: Becton Dickinson FACScan.
3. Specialization areas: a) Application of flow cytometry to Transplantation: Crossmatch, study of allosensitization, monitorization of rejection crises through immanophenotyping. b) Immunophenotyping of leukemias. c) DNA quantitation and cell cycle. d) Studies on oxidation and phagocytosis in neutrophils.
4. Training Opportunities: The flow cytometry laboratory is integrated in the histocompatibility laboratory and is provided with the technology supporting tissue and organ transplantation.
5. Special Courses Offered: None.
6. Graduate Program: None.
7.Local Accomodations: Several Hotels and Residentials near the University, for 40$ to 80$ per night.
8. Transportation: Local airport is Lisbon International Airport. Direct public transportation to the laboratory.
9. Cost of Internships: Not indicated.
10. Communication:
Dr. Helder Trindade
Consultor de Imuno-Hemoterdpia
Asistente Imunologia
Lusotransplante
Centro de Histocompatibilidade do Sul
Campo Santana, 130
1100 Lisboa, PORTUGAL
Phone: (351)1 885 00 86
FAX: (351) 1 885 01 18