Flow Cytometry Workshop - Application in Microbiology

24.02.2026

Dr Jean-François Mayol, UNIL M. Romain Bedel, UNIL M. Francisco Sala de Oyanguren, UNIL M. Kevin Blackney, UNIL

Dr. Sarah MIéville, CUSO MIcrobiology Coordinator

Dr Jean-François Mayol, UNIL M. Romain Bedel, UNIL M. Francisco Sala de Oyanguren, UNIL M. Kevin Blackney, UNIL

This activity introduces the principles of Flow Cytometry and its applications in microbiology.

The morning session will focus on theoretical presentations:

• Fundamentals of flow cytometry
• Applications in microbiology

In the afternoon, participants will attend a live demonstration showcasing various flow cytometry applications (details to be confirmed).

Morning (theory) :

• Principle of Flow Cytometry
• Break
• Flow Cytometry and Microbiology

Afternoon (Practical Sessions, small groups):

• Setting of a Flow Cytometer (Voltages, Compensations)
• Analysis of micro-organism by flow Cytometry (Bactérias, Phytoplancton, yeast...)
• Imaging Flow Cytometry and Microbiology

University of Lausanne, Campus Biopôle, Building SE-C (2nd floor)

Reimbursements for CUSO Students: Train ticket, 2°class, half-fare from your institution to the place of the activity.

Reimbursement of your travel tickets can be asked online through your MyCUSO. See HERE for the procedure.

For any question concerning reimbursement please contact the CUSO Microbiology coordinator Sarah Miéville

Important informations :

• A waiting list will be prepared to ensure that there are no empty seats.
• For cancellations after the deadline of registration or no-show: 50 CHF administrative fee

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