Program Overview

Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies

The Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies offers various programs for students, including undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professional development opportunities.

Education

The Center provides education in several areas, including:

• Undergraduate Students
  • CBIS Arch Research Training Program
    • Microscopy
    • Flow Cytometry
    • Bioimaging: NMR, MRI, CT
    • Analytical Spectroscopic Analysis
    • Proteomics
    • Stem Cell
  • Undergraduate Research
• Graduate Students
• Professional Development
• K-12 Research Introduction

Flow Cytometry

Flow cytometry is a powerful technology that provides qualitative and quantitative information about parameters associated with cells or particles by monitoring their fluorescence. The goal of this course is to provide the basics to understand cell characterization by flow cytometry in relation to the requirements in biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies, and laboratory medicine.

Course Objectives

The attendees will learn how to:

• Perform quality control
• Prepare samples
• Conduct color compensation
• Analyze and interpret results
• Understand the quality and reliability of the data collected

Course Topics

The course will cover:

• Principles and applications of Flow Cytometry
• Types of data collection in Flow Cytometry depending on the application
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Major cell base assays, such as:
  • Immunophenotyping
  • Cytokines analysis
  • Cell proliferation during viral immune response (like during COVID-19 outbreak)
  • Vaccine research
  • Biomarkers and therapeutics

Research Areas

The Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies is involved in various research areas, including:

• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Laboratory medicine
• Bioimaging
• Proteomics
• Stem Cell research