Microscopy & Flow Data Analysis

6 EC

Semester 1, period 2

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Owner Master Biomedical Sciences
Coordinator prof. dr. Eric Reits
Part of Master Biomedical Sciences, track Oncology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Cognitive Neurobiology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Psychopharmacology and Pathophysiology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Infection and Immunity, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Cell Biology and Advanced Microscopy, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Experimental Internal Medicine, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Molecular Neurosciences, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Physiology of Synapses and Networks, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Developmental and Therapeutic Biology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Medical Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Cardiovascular Sciences, year 1

Course manual 2025/2026

Course content

Elective flow cytometry and microscopy data analysis

 

Microscopy and flow cytometry are key technologies in most research projects, and require training in usage as well as data analysis. During your internships and beyond you will be trained by core facility staff to use these instruments, but ideally you already have insights in the techniques and especially the data analysis options. During this elective you will see key instruments and techniques, and especially work hands-on on data sets and different data analysis programs.

 

Objectives

  • The student is able to explain the basic principles behind the imaging & flow techniques, their applications and limitations.
  • The student is able to design new experiments to answer biomedical questions using imaging & flow techniques.
  • The student is able to compare and select scientific technologies for specific applications, analyse and interpret data using common data analysis tools.
  • The student is able to clearly present scientific data and present the data in written and visual reports.
  • The student is able to collaborate with peers.

Teaching methods

  • Lecture
  • Seminar
  • Laptop seminar
  • Computer lab session/practical training
  • Self-study
  • Supervision/feedback meeting
  • Working independently on e.g. a project or thesis

Learning activities

Activity

Hours

Hoorcollege

39.75

Vragenuur

12

Werkcollege

6

Self study

110.25

Total

168

(6 EC x 28 uur)

Attendance

  • Some course components require compulsory attendance. If compulsory attendance applies, this will be indicated in the Course Catalogue which can be consulted via the UvA-website. The rationale for and implementation of this compulsory attendance may vary per course and, if applicable, is included in the Course Manual.

    • Assessment

    Item and weight Details

    Final grade

    Fraud and plagiarism

    The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

    Course structure

    WeeknummerOnderwerpenStudiestof
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8

    Contact information

    Coordinator

    • prof. dr. Eric Reits

    Staff

    • K. Brandwijk

      AMC, Dept of Medical Biology

      k.i.brandwijk@amsterdamumc.nl

      B. van den Eshof

      AMC, Dept of Medical Biology

      b.l.vandeneshof@amsterdamumc.nl

      Dr. P. Krawczyk

      AMC, Dept of Medical Biology

      p.krawczyk@amsterdamumc.nl

      R. Hoebe

      AMC, Dept of Medical Biology

      r.a.hoebe@amsterdamumc.nl

      N. van der Wel

      AMC, Dept of Medical Biology

      n.n.vanderwel@amsterdamumc.nl

      A. Grootemaat

      AMC, Dept of Medical Biology

      a.e.grootemaat@amsterdamumc.nl

      D. Picavet

      AMC, Dept of Medical Biology

      d.i.picavet@amsterdamumc.nl

      Prof. dr. E. Reits

      AMC, Dept of Medical Biology

      e.a.reits@amsterdamumc.nl