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The SickKids-UHN Flow Cytometry Facility at TMDT
This Flow Cytometry Facility (FCF) is jointly operated by SickKids and the University Health Network (UHN). We provide academic and corporate clients with access to several state-of-the-art analytical flow cytometers as well as high-speed cell sorting services. We also offer comprehensive training and education as well as expert consultation services to enable our users to utilize this technology to enhance the scope and quality of their research.
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May 10, 2012
Annual Toronto Flow Cytometry Learning Days- June 6 and 7, 2012
Location: Medical Sciences Building (MSB), U of T, 1 King's College Circle
Want to learn how to improve your flow cytometry data, get the most out of your sorts and get to know our newest cytometer?
The SickKids-UHN Flow Cytometry Facility will be holding a series of hands-on tutorials and seminars on a variety of flow cytometry topics.
- Learn how to use flow cytometry analysis platforms FlowJo and Cytobank
- Learn more about basic flow cytometry principles such as compensation as well as more advanced topics like multiparameter panel design.
- Get to know the FCF's newest cytometer! The Attune Acoustic Focusing Cytometer. This user friendly cytometer is a 2-laser, 6-colour bench top analyzer that uses acoustic waves to align cells for laser interrogation producing precise and sensitive data at any rate of throughput. This cytometer can perform rare event detection with shorter acquisition times and perform absolute cell counting without beads.
Go here to register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3516306367
Enter the password "flowcytometry"
The complete schedule as well as the seminar and tutorial descriptions are at the bottom.
Hope to see you there!
FCF Staff
February 29, 2012
Can't seem to book appointments anymore?
Please ensure that your lab's biosafety permit and your institutional biosafety training certificates have been submitted. Also make sure you have completed FCF biosafety orientation. These sessions are usually held the first Thursday of the month in the morning.
To register email Arian at