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SUMMARY:Comparing and contrasting techniques that measure cell mediated im
 munity Discussion Forum - Dr Marc Veldhoen\, The Babraham Institute\, Camb
 ridge\, UK
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DTEND:20120706T160000Z
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CONTACT:Dr Shara Cohen
DESCRIPTION:This event is a discussion forum\, focused on comparing and co
 ntrasting available techniques that measure cell mediated immunity. The st
 udy of cell mediated immunity requires the identification of cell types an
 d subsets involved\, accurate determination of levels of effector molecule
 s\, and the kinetic assessment of these same effector molecules in real ti
 me. Advances in Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) allow the asses
 sment of multiple effector molecules\, via intracellular antigen detection
 \, in defined cell subsets\, via extracellular antigen detection. However\
 , it does not allow the precise and timely assessment of these same factor
 s\, especially after re-stimulation of cell samples. Enzyme-Linked ImmunoS
 orbent Assay ELISA and Cytometric Bead Array (CBA) allow the accurate dete
 rmination of one or multiple effector molecules\, but information on their
  cellular origin is often sacrificed. Participants will have a chance to e
 xplore the advantages and pitfalls of effector molecule detection with the
  experts during round table and panel discussions\n\nMeeting Chair: Dr Mar
 c Veldhoen\, The Babraham Institute\, Cambridge\, UK\n\nhttp://www.regonli
 ne.co.uk/CMIdiscussion2012
LOCATION:The Royal College of Pathologists\,  Watson &amp\; Crick Room \, 
 2 Carlton House Terrace\,London\, SW1Y 5AF
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