Author/Authors :
Çinar, Suzan Adin Istanbul Üniversitesi - Deneysel Tip Arastirma Enstitüsü (DETAE) - Immünoloji Anabilim Dali, Turkey , Erten, Gaye Istanbul Üniversitesi - Deneysel Tip Arastirma Enstitüsü (DETAE) - Immünoloji Anabilim Dali, Turkey , Çetin, Esin Aktas Istanbul Üniversitesi - Deneysel Tip Arastirma Enstitüsü (DETAE) - Immünoloji Anabilim Dali, Turkey , Gazioglu, Sema Bilgiç Istanbul Üniversitesi - Deneysel Tip Arastirma Enstitüsü (DETAE) - Immünoloji Anabilim Dali, Turkey , Küçüksezer, Umut Can Istanbul Üniversitesi - Deneysel Tip Arastirma Enstitüsü (DETAE) - Immünoloji Anabilim Dali, Turkey , Gürol, Ali Osman Istanbul Üniversitesi - Deneysel Tip Arastirma Enstitüsü (DETAE) - Immünoloji Anabilim Dali, Turkey , Demirel, Gülderen Yanikkaya Yeditepe Üniversitesi - Tibbi Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dali, Immünoloji Alt Birimi, Turkey , Deniz, Günnur Istanbul Üniversitesi - Deneysel Tip Arastirma Enstitüsü (DETAE) - Immünoloji Anabilim Dali, Turkey
Abstract :
Flow cytometry (FCM) is a widely used technique in medicine, veterinary medicine and microbiology for the evaluation and diagnosis of many diseases (immunodeficiencies, hematological diseases, infections, etc.). There is need for specialized training and education to use the system effectively. Immunology Department, Institute of Experimental Medicine (DETAE), Istanbul University has organized the 15th Practical Flow Cytometry Training as a five day course in June 8-12,2009. This study reports the results obtained through the questionnaire answered by the participants of this course. The course consisted of theoretical lectures given by 23 lecturers and practical applications performed in three FCM systems. At the last day participants were asked to fill a questionnaire. By this questionnaire, responded by 90% of the participants, their history with FC, course expectations and critics were evaluated. Most participants were from Istanbul (34%) and Antalya (11%). Their professional backgrounds were biology (31%) and medicine (31%). Comparing their affiliations; 65% came from universities, 15% from private laboratories and 15% from state hospitals. Only 35% of the participants have been running FCM in laboratory. 88% of the participants found the course useful for their routine laboratory work, while others commented that they obtained theoretical knowledge, but needed more practice to use FCM. Through this evaluation, we think that our courses are complementary for the participants already using the systems and elementary to those with no acquaintance. This course organized since 1995 has fulfilled a need in the field and serves as a network opportunity for FCM users in Turkey.
