Biomedical Laboratory techniques REPLICA B - ROMA AZIENDA S.CAMILLO FORLANINI

A first part of the elective teaching activity lesson (2 hours) will be dedicated to examining the general concepts of flow cytometry: technical principles and clinical applications. A second part (3 hours) will focus on: Flow cytometry for the study of cytokines, immune system cells, circulating tumor cells, circulating stem cells. Variables affecting the analysis. Choice of filters and detectors to avoid i. The main components that characterize cytometers. Quality system in cytometry.

The student who accesses the Activity must have followed the Courses of the first and second year and have acquired the preparatory notions of Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Histology. In the previous year the student must have also acquired a good study methodology and an adequate self-assessment capability.

Reference literature will be provided to students during the course

There are 5 hours of frontal teaching and 5 hours for an exercise at the MCEL laboratory.

As required by University Regulations

The learning will be verified through a written test consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions. The exam will be considered passed if the student correctly answers seven questions out of 10

the lessons are organized in face-to-face mode and if required online