The Clinical Cytometry Society presents a Bi-Annual Clinical Flow Cytometry course that offers an intensive review of the most common clinical applications of flow cytometry. The course is being presented in Montpellier, France from May 6-8, 2001 and immediately precedes the ISLH meeting at the same location. Data analysis and interpretation are covered in small classes (6-15 student) using lectures and hands on manipulation of actual patient data. Topics include diagnosis of acute leukemia and lymphoproliferative disorders,Quality Assurance, minimal residual disease detection, stem cell enumeration, monitoring of immune recovery following bone marrow transplantation, platelet testing, RBC flow cytometry, PNH testing, flow cytometric testing in myeloma, neutrophil function assays, flow cytometric analysis of MDS, and apoptosis. The classes are grouped according to training and experience to ensure an optimal learning experience. The faculty includes Dr. Maria Jorge Arroz (Egas Moniz Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal), Dr. David Barnett (Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, U.K.), Dr. Michael Borowitz (Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, Department of Pathology, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.), Dr. Raul Braylan, (University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville,Florida, U.S.A.), Dr. Jeannine Holden (Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.), Dr. Francis Lacombe (Hospital Haut-Lévêque, Pessac, France), Dr. Lawrence Lamb (South Carolina Cancer Center, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.A.), Dr. Rodica Lenkei (St.Gormans Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden), Dr. Alberto Orfao de Matos (Universidad De Citrometra, Salamanca, Spain), Dr. Maryalice Stetler-Stevenson (National Cancer Institute, N.I.H., Bethesda, MD, U.S.A.) and Dr. Brent Wood (University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.) . CME credits are offered. Financial aid is available but limited to individuals in training (students, residents, fellows). Deadline for registration for Montpellier, France is April 6, 2001 and course is limited to 60 students. Contact: Carol Eckenwiler, P.O. Box 1328, Hwy 285, Ste. 102, Fairplay, CO 80440; phone (719) 836-2025, fax (719) 836-2122, e-mail clee@chaffee.net for application. For further information concerning the course and/or possible financial aid contact Maryalice Stetler-Stevenson- phone (301) 402-1424; fax (301) 402-7762; e-mail: stetler@box-s.nih.gov. The course is presented by the Clinical Cytometry Society and sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Maryalice Stetler-Stevenson Director Flow Cytometry Unit Laboratory of Pathology, NCI, NIH "Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama
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