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[ 405ERSLMCTV25 ] VL From Microscopy to Cytometry: Tools for Cell Analysis in Biology and Medicine

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3 ECTS R - Doctoral programme Human Medicine Anna-Maria Lipp 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Pre-requisites (*)Doktoratsstudium Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
Original study plan Doctoral programme Medical Sciences 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Students can apply advanced microscopy techniques and flow cytometry in research and clinical settings. They can critically analyze data, recognize experimental pitfalls, and troubleshoot challenges in microscopy and flow cytometry.
Skills Knowledge
  • Understanding the principles and basics of light microscopy and flow cytometry. (k2)
  • Explain the setup, functionality, and key components of the instruments. (k2)
  • Editing, quantifying, and interpreting microscopy data, while avoiding common pitfalls. (k3, k4, k5)
  • Understand how automation, AI, and high-throughput methods are reshaping microscopy in research and clinical settings. (k2)
  • Prepare samples and select appropriate controls. (k3)
  • Plan and optimize experiments. (k3, k6)
  • Interpret flow cytometry data, troubleshoot issues, and avoid common errors. (k4, k5)
  • Identify and evaluate applications of these techniques in research and medicine and critically assess the advantages and limitations of each method. (k4, k5)
  • Basic characteristics of light and its interactions with cells and tissues
  • Principles of light microscopy and advanced techniques like laser scanning, spinning disk, and super-resolution microscopy
  • Fundamentals of flow cytometry
  • Data analysis
  • Functional Assays
  • Clinical applications
Criteria for evaluation Written Exam.

If there are fewer than 10 registrations for an examination date, the examination can also be held orally at the examiner's discretion.

Methods Lecture combined with in-class exercises.
Language English
Changing subject? No
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 40
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority