Tutorials 4-5
Wednesday, 11.09.2024, 9:00 am
Tutorial 4: Core Facility / Core Manager Tutorial
DRFZ, Seminar room 3
Jochen Behrends & Elmar Endl
This Tutorial is intended to be interactive and to give an overview on techniques and tools to keep life and work in the Core as friendly and smooth as possible. Facility requirements, management and organisation of users, principal investigators and faculty, finances, cost calculations, publications and acknowledgements, knowledge resources and networks, are just a few of the topics to be discussed. But most importantly this tutorial should be a venue for people to meet and share their experiences in running a core facility, regardless of whether they just started to build up their own facility or if they are considered to be experts in the field.
Tutorial 5: Flow Cytometry
DRFZ, Seminar room 1+2
Claudia Giesecke-Thiel, Andreas Dolf, Daniel Kage, Toralf Kaiser
This tutorial will provide a short introduction to flow cytometry, with a focus on recent advancements in the field. The primary aim of this session is to foster an interactive discussion on addressing common technical issues encountered with cytometers. We will explore effective strategies to mitigate the need for costly service contracts and reduce downtime due to long waiting periods. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with a live demonstration of a cytometer, where we will detail the essential components, guide you through a laser alignment procedure, and highlight crucial do’s and don’ts. Additionally, we will present methods for monitoring and maintaining optimal performance of your cytometer. This tutorial is tailored for flow core facility staff and leaders, as well as other interested users. Join us to enhance your practical skills and share your experiences in managing cytometer performance efficiently.