Is it beneficial for a geneticist to have theoretical and practical courses on flow cytometry?Does it have any applications in the stem cell and regeneration technology?
I am dedicated to the study and application of stem cells in the field of cardiac regeneration. My experience with the various options that provides flow cytometry technology is largely positive, both to characterise distinct levels of surface molecules by conventional flow cytometry and to isolate different cell subpopulations by using cell sorting approaches (either wild-type or genetically modified cells for fluorescent labeling). Flow cytometry is also a great helpto predict the immunoreactivity exhibited by stem cells implanted in animal models of disease, among other purposes... but it is important to start working in collaboration with really skilled experts who show great aptitudes and availability!