Event
CELL SORTING: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICELocation
Medical biotechnology and translational medicine Department – c/o LITA via Fratelli Cervi 93 20090 Segrate (MI)Period
26 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023Registration
PRegistration process: participants are required to pre-register on the site by attaching an updated copy of the CV. At the end of the pre-registration the Scientific Committee will evaluate and select the participants. The organizing secretariat will notify you by email the confirmation of registration and will send the details to proceed to payment by bank transfer no later than 5th May 2023.Wet intensive course
Cell sorting by flow cytometry (Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting, FACS) allows the purification of subpopulations of cells starting from a heterogeneous cell suspension. Compared to other methods of cell separation, cell sorting by using FACS allows to isolate more than one cell population simultaneously with high purity maintaining cell viability and sterility. The accuracy in sample preparation, the panel design and the adequate setting of the instrument are essential to obtain a high-quality cell sorting.
This course aims at providing participants with the skills essential to optimally purify different cell populations by using cell sorting by flow cytometry. This advanced program will provide: i) frontal lessons on cell sorting, ii) individual wet labs for sample preparation, instrument setting and cell population sorting, iii) individual dry labs to evaluate sorted sample purity and quality; iv) group discussion of the results and troubleshooting to acquire ability in managing and solving frequent problems encountered during the use of this technology.
To be admitted to the course, participants are required a basic practical expertise in multi-color flow cytometry.
The course will be limited to 6 participants, to provide an intensive individual training under the personalized guidance of tutors.
Participants will be contacted in advance to discuss specific interests and tailor the course accordingly.
Course Languages: English/ Italian

Referents and contacts:
Prof. Domenico Mavilio – Prof.ssa Silvia Della Bella
Secretariat: citometria.biometra@unimi.it
https://www.linkedin.com/in/flowcytometryacademy-unimi
Admission requirements
Basic practical knowledge of multi-color flow cytometry
Limited to 6 participants.
Admission application: participants are required to pre-register on the site by attaching an updated copy of the CV.
- Pre-registration opening: 27 February 2023
- Pre-registration closing: April 28, 2023
Selected participants will be notified and will have to finalize their application within May, 5 2023.
Participants will be contacted in advance to discuss specific interests and tailor the course accordingly.
Registration fee: 1216,00 € VAT included
The registration fee includes:
- access to labs and computer informatics rooms
- insurance fee
- consumables for all the experiments
- individual tutoring
- lunches from Monday to Friday
- social dinner on Wednesday evening
On request, Materia Prima is available for the organization and management of hospitality (travel, stay and transfer) as now needed support, please contact directly to segreteria@materia1a.it to receive any quotation.