Professional Development and Collaboration Event on Spectral Flow Cytometry with Imaging – Theory and Practice within EATRIS
April 30, 2026
Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites researchers, students, and healthcare professionals to participate in a specialised seminar titled “Spectral Flow Cytometry with Imaging – Theory and Practice as Part of the EATRIS Infrastructure,” which will take place at the RSU Institute of Microbiology and Virology.
The seminar aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the principles of spectral flow cytometry and its practical applications in biomedical research, particularly in combination with imaging technologies. The event will cover the latest approaches in the analysis of immune cells, biomarkers, and other aspects, enabling the simultaneous acquisition of both quantitative and visual data, significantly expanding research possibilities.
During the seminar, participants will:
- explore the capabilities of spectral flow cytometry,
- learn about the integration of imaging in cell analysis,
- gain insight into the practical application of the technology,
- discuss opportunities, various applications, advantages, and challenges in translational research.
EATRIS, as a pan-European infrastructure, brings together leading research centres, universities, and clinical institutions to promote the translation of scientific discoveries into practical medical applications. Latvia is a full member of this infrastructure, and Riga Stradiņš University coordinates it at the national level.
Collaboration with the Baltic Flow Cytometry Society provides additional opportunities for knowledge exchange, professional development, and the establishment of new partnerships.
On May 28, we will hear from specialists from leading flow cytometry centres in France and the Netherlands and explore the opportunities available in Latvia, thereby fostering the development of new ideas, collaborative initiatives, and project directions.
The event will be particularly useful for researchers working in medicine, cell biology, immunology, oncology, and other fields related to translational medicine, as well as for those wishing to expand their knowledge of modern analytical technologies and their integration into research.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to experts, discuss specific research challenges, and gain practical insight into applying the technology in their own projects and exploring collaboration opportunities.
The seminar is organised within the framework of the project “RSU Participation in the Horizon Europe Programme” (No. 1.1.1.5/3/25/I/014), implementing Latvia’s ERIC partnership and action plan with the aim of strengthening national participation in European research infrastructures and promoting international cooperation.
Project No. 1.1.1.5/3/25/I/014
