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Best Short Film

Open Category – I, II, III

Best Short Film

Open Category – I, II, III

Day 1: Foundations & Practical Applications In Immune Cell Isolation

Time Programme
08:30 AM – 09:30 AM Registration
Session 1 – Inauguration
09:30 AM – 09:35 AM Pooja Ceremony
09:35 AM – 09:50 AM Welcome Address and Introduction of Participants
09:50 AM – 10:00 AM Overview of Symposium Objectives
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Keynote: From Immune Discovery to Diagnostic Innovation – Role of Advanced Flow Cytometry
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Tea Break
Session 2 – Flow Cytometry in Translational Immunology
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Immunophenotyping with Bigfoot Flow Cytometer: Multi-Parameter Panel Design
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM Advanced Immune Cell Isolation Techniques: Principles and Best Practices
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Flow Cytometry in Clinical Diagnostics: Disease Monitoring and Biomarker Discovery
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM Panel Discussion
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch
Lab Session 1 (Groups A & B Rotate)
02:00 PM – 03:30 PM

Lab 1A (Group A): Introduction to Bigfoot Flow Cytometer – Instrumentation, Compensation & Panel Design


Lab 1B (Group B): Immune Cell Isolation Techniques – Magnetic Bead Separation & Density Gradient Protocols

03:30 PM – 03:45 PM Tea Break
03:45 PM – 05:15 PM Hands-on Rotation (Switch A & B)
Day 1 – Hands-on Sessions  
Lab 1A:  Introduction to Bigfoot Flow
Cytometer – Instrumentation,
Compensation & Panel Design
Lab 1B: Immune Cell Isolation Techniques
  • Instrument orientation and software navigation
  • Voltage optimization and compensation strategies
  • Antibody panel design for multi-parametric analysis
  • Quality control (QC) checks and standardization protocols
  • Magnetic bead-based isolation (negative & positive selection)
  • Density gradient centrifugation for peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) isolation
  • Purity assessment and viability testing
  • Protocol troubleshooting and optimization

Day 2: Translational Readiness, Immune Cell Sorting & Advanced Applications

Time Programme
Session 3- Advanced Analysis & Clinical Translation  
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM Immune Profiling in Vaccine Research: Monitoring Immune Responses
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Quality Control, Standardization, and Regulatory Pathways in Flow Cytometry
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Panel Discussion
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Tea Break
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Investment Scenarios and Grant Opportunities for Translational Immunology
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Panel Discussion: Academia–Industry Collaborations for Immune Cell Technology Deployment
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Live Training on Flow Data Analysis using FlowJO Software
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch
Lab Session 2 (Groups A & B Rotate)  
02:00 PM – 03:15 PM

Lab 2A (Group A): Advanced Flow Cytometry – Multi-Parametric Immune Subset Profiling & Data Analysis

Lab 2B (Group B): Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) – Isolation of Specific Immune Populations

03:15 PM – 03:30 PM Tea Break
03:30 PM – 04:45 PM Hands-on Rotation (Switch A & B)
04:45 PM – 05:30 PM Closing Ceremony – Feedback, Group Photo, Closing Remarks & Certificate Distribution
Day 2 – Hands-on Sessions  
Participants will engage in structured, small-group practical sessions designed for experiential learning and competency building:  
Lab 2A: Advanced Flow Cytometry – Multi-Parametric Immune Subset Profiling & Data Analysis Lab 2B: Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) – Isolation of Specific Immune Populations
  • Gating strategies for immune cell identification (T cells, B cells, and NK cells)
  • Fluorescent compensation and spillover correction.
  • Bigfoot software tools for data visualization and statistical analysis Analysis of disease-specific immune phenotypes
  • Cell sorting principles and instrument setup
  • Purity and recovery optimization
  • Downstream applications (RNA extraction, functional assays, culture)
  • Safety protocols and ethical considerations
Participant Division:

Participants will be divided into two groups (A & B) and will rotate between lab stations on both days to ensure equal exposure and comprehensive learning

Target Participants:
  • Early-career researchers, clinicians, and PhD scholars in biomedical sciences.
  • Translational research teams from academia and industry.
Expected Outcomes:
  • Basic Understanding of Immune Cell Profiling and Sorting
  • Translational Research Competency in Immunology
  • Hands-On Technical Proficiency and Analytical Skills
Support requirements:
  • Logistical support for travel and accommodation of invited faculty
  • Funding for workshop materials, antibodies, and reagents 
  • Technical support from ThermoFisher Scientific for instrument and software assistance
  • Promotion through academic networks and institutional platforms
  • Administrative support for participant registration and documentation
 

Day 1: Foundations & Practical Applications In Immune Cell Isolation

Day 2: Translational Readiness, Immune Cell Sorting & Advanced Applications

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