Candid conversations with the big hitters of flow cytometry presented by Dr Peter O'Toole. Brought to you by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Bitesize Bio.
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In this special episode of Flow Stars recorded live at CYTO 2024, our panel of esteemed guests, representing a cross-section of cytometry users, discuss the biggest matters in flow cytometry. They explore the capabilities of current cytometers and what future developments should focus on. They also consider the importance of making cytometry equipment more affordable and the level of technical support provided by manufacturers. Plus, the panel also discusses the importance of encouraging young researchers to use flow cytometry for small particle analysis and whether it's normal to name your instruments!With:• Claudia Maria Radu, Assistant Professor, University of Padua.• Vera Tang, Adjunct Professor, Facility Manager, Flow Cytometry Core Facility, University of Ottawa.• André Görgens, Researcher, Karolinska Institutet.#Cytometry #FlowCytometry #PodcastWatch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com
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Africa Special with Karen Hogg (University of York) and Margaret Mbuchi (Kenya Medical Research Institute)
#S4:E6 — Karen Hogg is a Technical Specialist at the University of York, and Margaret Mbuchi is a Principal Research Scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute. In this episode of Flow Stars, Karen and Margaret join Peter O’Toole to celebrate the achievements of flow cytometry initiatives across Africa and discuss some of the logistical challenges involved. Karen shares some of the logistical and technical hurdles involved in transporting cytometers and reagents to African countries, and Margaret shares some of the issues that can arise when recruiting study participants in areas of civil unrest. If you want to get involved and support research in resource-poor areas, find out how to donate spare instruments via the International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry Instruments 4 Science program. Visit the ISAC website to donate online. Watch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com
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Alexis Perez Gonzalez (University of Melbourne)
#S4:E5 — Alexis Perez Gonzalez is the Melbourne Cytometry Platform Manager at the University of Melbourne. In this episode of Flow Stars, Alexis joins Peter O’Toole to discuss how academic progression works in Cuba and how much fun he had working with Andy Riddell. They also chat about his magnificent collection of spices and cookbooks. Watch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com
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Ryan Brinkman (British Columbia Cancer Agency)
#S4:E4 — Ryan Brinkman is Professor Emeritus at the British Columbia Cancer Agency and Chair of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry's (ISAC) Data Standards Task Force. In this episode of Flow Stars, Ryan joins Peter O’Toole to discuss generating data without a wet lab. They also discuss bioinformatics' clinical and translational benefits and consider what motivates academics. Watch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com #BioInformatics #FlowCytometry #FlowStars
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Jessica Back (Wayne State University)
#S4:E3 — Jessica Back is Assistant Professor - Research at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University. In this episode of Flow Stars, Jessica joins Peter O’Toole to discuss her difficulties getting through grad school. They also chat about places you can talk science without feeling like the odd one out and the time she had to process a spleen in front of a news crew.Watch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com
Candid conversations with the big hitters of flow cytometry presented by Dr Peter O'Toole. Brought to you by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Bitesize Bio.
Flow Stars is a podcast from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Bitesize Bio that interviews some big hitters in the flow cytometry world. Your host is Dr Peter O'Toole (University of York), an engaging and energic personality who knows how to throw a few curveballs to keep his guest on their toes.
This series takes us through the highs and lows of life in flow cytometry, looking back at guests' careers and forward to the future of this technology. Whether you already have your feet firmly in the field or are just cheering from the side lines, each episode entertains, informs, and inspires in equal measure.
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