Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Flow Cytometry

Flow Cytometry

The development of flow cytometry techniques began in 1934 with initial attempts by Andrew Moldavan, a bacteriologist who counted the cells in a flowing capillary system. Moldavan pumped cells through a capillary tube focused under a microscope for visualization. The invention of photometry allowed the measurement of differentially-stained cells, and Louis Kamentsky developed the first multiparameter flow cytometer in 1965 to identify and count the cancer cells in cervical tissue specimens.
In...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Optimized, Efficient Measurement of the Expression of Undifferentiated Stem Cell Markers in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) by Flow Cytometry.

Current protocols·2025

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Standardization of Transfer across Labs between Flow Cytometers for Detection of Lymphocytes in Japanese Encephalitis Vaccinated Children

Standardization of Transfer across Labs between Flow Cytometers for Detection of Lymphocytes in Japanese Encephalitis Vaccinated Children

Published on: February 10, 2023

Best Practices for Equitable Training in Flow Cytometry Shared Resource Laboratories.

Jane Srivastava¹

¹Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco, California, USA.

Cytometry. Part a : the Journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology

|October 3, 2025

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces best practices for equitable training in shared resource laboratories (SRLs). It addresses the need for tailored support, moving beyond equal training to ensure all learners succeed in complex techniques like flow cytometry.

More Related Videos

Enumeration of Major Peripheral Blood Leukocyte Populations for Multicenter Clinical Trials Using a Whole Blood Phenotyping Assay

Enumeration of Major Peripheral Blood Leukocyte Populations for Multicenter Clinical Trials Using a Whole Blood Phenotyping Assay

Published on: September 16, 2012

Simultaneous Assessment of Kinship, Division Number, and Phenotype via Flow Cytometry for Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells

Simultaneous Assessment of Kinship, Division Number, and Phenotype via Flow Cytometry for Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells

Published on: March 24, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Standardization of Transfer across Labs between Flow Cytometers for Detection of Lymphocytes in Japanese Encephalitis Vaccinated Children

Standardization of Transfer across Labs between Flow Cytometers for Detection of Lymphocytes in Japanese Encephalitis Vaccinated Children

Published on: February 10, 2023

Enumeration of Major Peripheral Blood Leukocyte Populations for Multicenter Clinical Trials Using a Whole Blood Phenotyping Assay

Enumeration of Major Peripheral Blood Leukocyte Populations for Multicenter Clinical Trials Using a Whole Blood Phenotyping Assay

Published on: September 16, 2012

Simultaneous Assessment of Kinship, Division Number, and Phenotype via Flow Cytometry for Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells

Simultaneous Assessment of Kinship, Division Number, and Phenotype via Flow Cytometry for Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells

Published on: March 24, 2023

Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Laboratory Management
Scientific Training

Background:

Shared Resource Laboratories (SRLs) have expanded significantly in scope and instrumentation.
Current training practices in SRLs often default to "equal" rather than "equitable" approaches.
Equal training, providing identical resources to all, can disadvantage learners with diverse needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the lack of literature on equitable training practices in SRLs.
To develop implementable guidelines for SRL staff to foster equitable training.
To improve learning outcomes for diverse student populations in SRLs.

Main Methods:

Literature review to identify gaps in current training practices.
Analysis of the distinction between equal and equitable training models.
Development of best practice guidelines for equitable training.

Main Results:

Identified a significant gap in resources regarding equitable training in SRLs.
Highlighted the detrimental effects of "equal" training on diverse learners.
Proposed a framework for implementing equitable training practices.

Conclusions:

Equitable training is crucial for effective knowledge transfer in SRLs.
SRL staff require specific guidelines to implement equitable training.
Adopting equitable practices can enhance learning for all students, particularly in complex fields like flow cytometry.