Advanced Clinical Application

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 Applications in Cell Biology 

Scientific Organiser 

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  Dr Peter O'Toole

  RMS Vice President

  University of York
  Peter O'Toole heads the Imaging and Cytometry Labs within the Technology Facility at the University of York which includes an array of confocal microscopes, flow cytometers and electron microscopes. Peter gained his PhD in the Cell Biophysics Laboratory at the University of Essex and has been involved in many aspects of fluorescence imaging. Research is currently focused on both technology and method development of novel probes and imaging modalities. He has ongoing collaborations with many leading microscopy and cytometry companies and his group also provides research support to many academics and commercial organisations. Peter is also heavily involved with teaching microscopy and flow cytometry which includes organising and teaching on both the RMS Light Microscopy Summer School and the RMS Practical Flow Cytometry courses.

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  Mr Derek Davies

  Flow Cytometry Section Chair

  The Francis Crick Institute
  Derek runs a large flow cytometry core facility at Cancer Research UK’s London Research Institute which covers all aspects of cell analysis and sorting. He co-organises the section’s annual flow cytometry course at the University of York and is active in promotion of cytometry via focussed meetings and other courses. He is one of the principal organisers of the flowcytometryUK biennial meeting and also the Advances in Cytometry Meeting. Derek is particularly keen to promote cytometry education within the UK and beyond.

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  Mr Steve Couzens

  University of Wales College of Medicine

  Steve is the current head of the Immunophenotyping laboratory in the Department of Haematology at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Having started as a Biomedical Scientist, Steve undertook the STP Equivalence process in 2014 and is now registered as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC. He passed the RCPath Part 2 examination in 2015. Steve is a member of a number of expert groups including the Multi-Colour Immunophenotyping Group (MIG) and organises the clinical module of the annual RMS International Flow Cytometry Course.

   

Modules
For Module 1, no prior knowledge of flow cytometry is assumed. It will give you a firm grounding in the basics of flow cytometry. There is also a strong emphasis on practical application and four practical sessions are included.

The later Modules assume that you have some basic knowledge of flow cytometry (which can be obtained by taking Module 1).

Module 2, Clinical Applications, will include practical sessions and lectures on applications including immunophenotyping leukaemias, quality control, applications to transplantation and blood transfusion, apoptosis, AIDS and cytokines.

Module 3, Applications in Cell Biology, will include a study of the DNA histogram and the cell cycle, measuring cell cycle kinetics in cultures and in tumours in vivo, using labelling with bromodeoxyuridine, the measurement of cell cycle related proteins, cytokines, apoptosis (including practical work) microbiology.

Generally the instruments used are BD Canto II and Beckman Coulter FC500.

Course Fees 
Full Course and accommodation 
Standard registration fee £1,475
Member registration fee £1,335

Basic Course and accommodation 
Standard registration fee £735
Member registration fee £665

Advanced Course and accommodation 
Standard registration fee £1,095
Member registration fee £995

Course Structure 
There are 3 registration options available for the Flow Cytometry Course
The Full course – Five days, Monday 11 September to Friday 15 September 
The Basic course – Two days, Monday 11 September and Tuesday 12 September
The Advanced course – Three days, Wednesday 13 September to Friday 15 September

Each registration option has an accompanying Accommodation Package. Please see below for a breakdown of each accommodation package.  

For the Full course and Advanced course, delegates are asked to make a selection between Clinical Application and Applications in Cell Biology. 

Venue for the course 
The Flow Cytometry Course takes place within the Biology Department of the University of York. The Biology department is situated on Wentworth Way. The full address is Department of Biology, University of York, Wentworth Way, York, YO10 5DD. For more information on the University, please visit the www.york.ac.uk

Venue and accommodation  
If you are flying to the UK, we recommend that you travel to Manchester International Airport and then travel by train to York. This is further, but is more convenient than travelling from Leeds Airport. 

York Railway Station is the closest station to the University of York Campus, where both the course venue and accommodation are located. The short taxi ride to the campus should not cost more than £10.  

We do not recommend parking on York Campus, unless absolutely necessary, as spaces are very limited due to ongoing building works. 

Accommodation package  
The Full course accommodation package: This package includes 5 nights’ en-suite, bed and breakfast accommodation in halls on the University of York Campus.  Delegates will be able to check-in on Sunday 10 September and will be departing on Friday 15 September.

The Basic course accommodation package: The package includes 2 nights’ en-suite, bed and breakfast accommodation in halls on the University of York Campus.  Delegates will be able to check-in on Sunday 10 September and will be departing on Tuesday 12 September.

The Advanced course accommodation package:  The package includes 3 nights’ en-suite, bed and breakfast accommodation in halls on the University of York Campus.  Delegates will be able to check-in on Tuesday 12 September and will be departing on Friday 15 September.

Meals 
Breakfast will be provided as part of the accommodation package, including on the morning of check out.  This will be provided on campus.  

All buffet lunches, tea / coffee and biscuits are included in your registration fee.  The evening meals will be held in the following locations.
    - Monday’s evening meal will be at Cosmo Authentic World Kitchen followed by a walking tour of York.  (All Full Basic course delegates)
    - Tuesday’s evening meal will be on campus. (Full and basic course delegates with accommodation package only.)
    - Wednesday’s evening meal will be on campus. (Full and advanced course delegates with accommodation package only.)
    - Thursday’s evening meal will be held at the Lime House restaurant in York City Centre (All Full and Advanced course delegates).

Please note that Tuesday and Wednesday have meals provided but only for delegates who have the accommdation package.  

Registration 
For the Full and Basic course registration will be take place on Monday morning from 09.00 – 09.30 at the Department of Biology main reception. Registration for Advanced course on Wednesday morning will be 09.00 - 09.15. 

Dietary and Access requirements  
The RMS is committed to our delegate’s health and wellbeing.  Therefore if you have any dietary or access requirements please contact Debbie Hunt. 

CPD Points and certificates of attendance
In previous years this course has been awarded IBMS Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points. You will be able to collect a CPD Certificate and also a certificate of attendance at the course should you require them.  

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  ACEA Biosciences

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  BD Biosciences

  BD Biosciences is a world leader in bringing innovative diagnostic and research tools to life science researchers, clinical researchers, laboratory professionals and clinicians who are involved in basic research, drug discovery and development, biopharmaceutical production and disease management. The BD Biosciences segment is focused on continually advancing the science and applications associated with cellular analysis

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  BioRad

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  Chromocyte

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  Fluidigm UK

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  Stratech Scientific Ltd

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  InCytometry

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  Miltenyi Biotec Ltd

  Miltenyi Biotec is a global provider of products and services that advance biomedical research and cellular therapy. Our innovative tools support research at every level, from basic research to translational research to clinical application. This integrated portfolio enables scientists and clinicians to obtain, analyse, and utilize the cell. Our technologies cover techniques of sample preparation, cell isolation, cell sorting, flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular analysis, and preclinical imaging. Our 30 years of expertise spans research areas including immunology, stem cell biology, neuroscience, and cancer, and clinical research areas like haematology, graft engineering, and apheresis. In our commitment to the scientific community, we also offer comprehensive scientific support, consultation, and expert training. Today, Miltenyi Biotec has 2,500 employees in 28 countries – all dedicated to helping researchers and clinicians around the world make a greater impact on science and health.

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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, supplies innovative solutions for microscopy and microanalysis. We provide SEMs, TEMs, microCTs and DualBeam™ FIB-SEMs combined with advanced software suites to take customers from questions to usable data by combining high-resolution imaging with physical, elemental, chemical, and electrical analysis across scales and modes—through the broadest sample types.​