Flow cytometry is increasingly being used in the field of drug discovery. It is a technique that many researchers learn whilst studying in academia. But for any researcher hoping to transition from academia to the commercial sector, there are significant differences in its application to be aware of, especially relating to regulation and the increased need for standardization.
Similarly, whilst many researchers may be familiar with the underlying concepts of flow cytometry, their experience with instrumentation may be limited to those used as part of their academic research. Just as domestic vehicles are not suitable for transporting bulk goods, an instrument that performs well in an academic setting may not be suitable for environments where skilled researchers’ time is precious.
Join Michelle Cambell-Ryan to gain the benefit of her experience in both the academic and commercial sectors. She will explain the influence of regulatory issues affecting flow cytometry at the practical level and share useful resources for anyone who would like to gain a deeper understanding of regulation in drug discovery. Gain insights and resources into how to improve the rigor of flow cytometry experiments to meet the higher level of standardization needed in drug discovery.
You will learn:
- How regulatory frameworks apply to each stage of drug discovery
- Where to find resources relating to regulation in laboratory and clinical practice
- What types of instruments in the lab can be integrated into an automated workstation
- How to implement additional standardization in flow cytometry assays
- The impact of reagents on assay standardization
- How the fast and flexible ZE5 Cell Analyzer can be leveraged at each stage of drug discovery to improve your lab’s productivity
Michelle Campbell-Ryan,
Regional Flow Cytometry Application Specialist, Bio-Rad
Prior to joining Bio-Rad, Michelle led the flow cytometry operations for clinical trials as a Principal Scientist at ACM Global Laboratories. Responsible for designing, optimizing, validating, and performing flow cytometry assays for various applications, such as immunophenotyping. Michelle was also responsible for quality management, data analysis, and reporting of flow cytometry results. Her PhD in immunology was obtained at the University of the West of Scotland. As Regional Flow Cytometry Application Specialist at Bio-Rad Laboratories Michelle is passionate about advancing the field of flow cytometry and applying it to address the challenges and opportunities in life sciences and healthcare.