Flow cytometry: a flexible tool for biomarker research

Flow cytometry is increasingly recognized as an invaluable technology in biomarker research. Owing to its multiparametric nature it can provide highly detailed information on any single cell in a heterogeneous population. Its versatility means it can be conducted in both the preclinical and clinical setting, generating biomarker data that can drive decisions pertaining to dose selection in clinical trials, treatment options for cancer sufferers and even suitability of patients to receive transplants. Most tissue types can be utilized by the flow cytometrist, allowing the technology to be applied to many fields of research, yet consensus still needs to be reached...