GW4 Cytometry Computing Workshop

The inaugural GW4 Cytometry Computing Workshop at University of Exeter is a two-day (28–29th July), hands-on training course designed to equip researchers with the skills to analyse high-dimensional flow and spectral cytometry datasets using R.

Supported by the GW4 Cytometry Network, this workshop brings together researchers and cytometry experts from across the Southwest and beyond to foster collaboration, training, and data-driven research in the biosciences.

What You Will Learn
Whether you are new to coding or looking to strengthen your data analysis skills, this practical course will cover:

• Data preprocessing and quality control
• Visualisation and statistical analysis using R
• Manual and automated gating approaches
• Dimensionality reduction techniques (PCA, UMAP, t-SNE)
• An introduction to machine learning applications in cytometry

No prior programming experience is required. Participants may bring their own laptop or use a workstation provided on site.

Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for:

• Core facility and technology platform scientists
• Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students
• Master’s students and early-career researchers
• Researchers working with high-dimensional cytometry data in the life sciences

Evening social event on Monday 28 July  and networking time throughout.

Venue and Fees
Date: 28–29th July 2025
Location: Forum Exploration Lab 2, The Forum, University of Exeter
Fees: £150 (academic) / £250 (industry)
Optional on-campus accommodation at Holland Hall (£80/night incl. breakfast)

More information and register online: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/facilities/cytomics/computingworkshop/