Summary
Provide advanced flow cytometry training workshops in Africa to enhance theoretical and technical knowledge for immunologists, focusing on infectious diseases and cancer biology.
Flow Cytometry Workshops in Africa
US · IL
NIH RePORTER
grant
open
#nih-1R13AI189265-01
What they want
Conduct five-day workshops consisting of lectures and hands-on tutorials, including homework and initial/final exams. Limit participant numbers to 20 to ensure interaction. Implement a thoughtful selection process for participants across African regions who are likely to apply and disseminate their training. Incorporate a 'train the trainer' model by inviting high-achieving past participants to join the workshop faculty.
Deliverables
- Biennial five-day flow cytometry workshops
- Training materials (lectures, hands-on tutorials, homework)
- Selection process for workshop participants
- Development of a specialized network of African flow cytometry experts
- Training of peers by workshop participants at their home institutions
Technical requirements
- Expertise in advanced flow cytometry technology, including multiplexing capability
- Expertise in experimental design for flow cytometry
- Expertise in data analysis and detection of potential artifacts in flow cytometry data
Key personnel
- Workshop faculty
- High-achieving past participants to serve as faculty
