FULL – Introductory Flow Cytometry Training Lecture

To register, you must first create an account in iLab: https://my.ilabsolutions.com/account/signup/279?sc_id=3267 You will need to enter your PI name and billing information. Once you have created your account, you may request the Introductory Training.

This first class is a lecture on the basics of the instrumentation and best practices for experimental design. It is required of all core users, regardless of prior experience. Once completing the class, you can sign up for instrument training.

There is a $121 fee for the lecture and $92 for instrument training, which includes any amount of additional coaching you may need. Investigators outside of the UNC system are subject to higher rates: http://www.med.unc.edu/flowcytometry/rates-services-policies/rates

If you are new to flow cytometry, We suggest that you visit our web site and browse the page, Useful flow cytometry links: http://www.med.unc.edu/flowcytometry/resources-2/useful-links

Under Tutorials, find introduction to flow cytometry webinars in nice little chunks.

ThermoFisher tutorials – learn about fluorescence and flow cytometry

Beckman tutorials – includes ones on cell sorting, compensation, applications and more .

http://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/84bx7y3oqi?autoPlay=true&controlsVisibleOnLoad=true&playButton=false&playerColor=ed1c24&popover=true&version=v1&videoHeight=360&videoWidth=640

BD tutorials – includes introduction to FACSDiva, the software for the LSR II and LSRFortessa.

More advanced users will find this webinar on fluorophores and panel design helpful: http://www.biolegend.com/brilliantviolet_webinar

•If you plan to train on the CyAns (most new users start here), you should review the Summit software, CyAn introduction and CyAn operation online training in advance of your instrument training: https://www.beckmancoulter.com/wsrportal/wsr/research-and-discovery/products-and-services/flow-cytometry/computer-based-training/index.htm