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Cytometry - MB151P80E
Title: Cytometry
Czech title: Cytometrie
Guaranteed by: Department of Cell Biology (31-151)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Actual: from 2025
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 4
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:2/1, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: 24
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Explanation: The course cannot be combined with MB151P80.
Note: enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: MVDr. Jozef Janda, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): MVDr. Jozef Janda, Ph.D.
Incompatibility : MB151P80
Is incompatible with: MB151P80
Annotation -
This course introduces students to the principles and applications of flow cytometry as a key method in modern biological and biomedical research. The course covers fundamental concepts, experimental design, basic data analysis, and interpretation of cytometric results. In addition to classical applications, students are exposed to diverse and emerging uses of cytometry through practical exercises, literature-based presentations, and guided reflection. The course combines scientific rigor with active learning and prepares students to critically evaluate and meaningfully apply cytometry in research and practice.
Last update: Janda Jozef, MVDr., Ph.D. (31.01.2026)
Literature -

Beginners:
GIVAN, Alice. L.: Flow Cytometry: First Principles, Wiley-Liss, New York, 2001, ISBN-13: 978-0471382249
ORMEROD, Michael. G.: Flow Cytometry - A Basic Introduction, http://flowbook.denovosoftware.com/

Intermediate:
DARZYNKIEWICZ, Zbygniew et al.: Methods In Cell Biology, Vol. 103: Recent Advances in Cytometry, Part A, Academic Press, Amsterdam, 2011.
DOLEŽEL, Jaroslav et al.: Flow Cytometry with Plant Cells. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-3527314874

Experts:
SHAPIRO, Howard. M.: Practical Flow Cytometry, 4th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 2003, ISBN-13: 978-0471411253, available: https://media.beckman.com/-/media/pdf-assets/ebooks/flow-cytometers-ebook-practical-flow-cytometry.pdf
Coursera: MOUNT SINAI: Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

Protocols, webinars:
ROBINSON, J. Paul. et al.: Current Protocols in Cytometry, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2003, ISBN-13: 978-0471142959

An additional information about selected education videos and MOOC courses will be provided during the course.

Last update: Drbal Karel, RNDr., Ph.D. (31.08.2023)
Requirements to the exam -

To obtain credit for the course, students are required to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of core flow cytometry principles, assessed through knowledge-based evaluation (e.g. tests or quizzes).

  • Actively participate in practical and applied tasks, including basic data analysis and panel or experiment design.

  • Complete a journal club–style presentation of a selected scientific paper using flow cytometry.

  • Participate in experiential learning activities, such as job shadowing in a cytometry-related laboratory or workplace, and reflect on this experience.

  • Engage in integrative course activities, including creative or reflective tasks (e.g. Creative Cytometry), aimed at connecting cytometry concepts with broader scientific or real-world contexts.

Successful completion of the course requires both sufficient knowledge and active engagement in the above activities.

Last update: Janda Jozef, MVDr., Ph.D. (31.01.2026)
Syllabus -
  1. Introduction to flow cytometry

  2. Principles of flow cytometer operation; basics of data analysis

  3. Fluorescence, spectral overlap and compensation; overview of cytometry applications

  4. Sample preparation for flow cytometry; advanced cytometry methods

  5. Cell sorting; principles of experimental design

  6. Flow cytometry in immunology: phenotyping and functional analysis of lymphocytes; multiparametric analysis

  7. Plant flow cytometry: DNA content, cell cycle, proliferation

  8. Clinical flow cytometry

  9. Cell death analysis: apoptosis

  10. Flow cytometry in real life: applications, career opportunities, publication of cytometry data

  11. Small particle flow cytometry; functional probes

  12. Creative approaches to flow cytometry; journal club

  13. Credit week; journal club presentations

Last update: Janda Jozef, MVDr., Ph.D. (31.01.2026)
Learning outcomes -

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Explain the basic principles of flow cytometry and understand its strengths and limitations as a scientific method.

  2. Design a simple flow cytometry experiment, including formulation of a biological question and basic panel design.

  3. Apply fundamental principles of flow cytometry data analysis, including gating strategies and interpretation of results.

  4. Critically evaluate scientific literature that uses flow cytometry and assess the appropriateness of the method for different biological questions.

  5. Demonstrate basic awareness of practical aspects of flow cytometry, including sample preparation, instrument operation, and laboratory safety.

  6. Communicate cytometry-related concepts clearly, both orally and in written form, to audiences with different levels of prior knowledge.

Last update: Janda Jozef, MVDr., Ph.D. (31.01.2026)
 
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