Analytical cytometry in the Czech Republic: Perspectives and possibilities of co-operation in central EUROPE(Key Note Lecture)

摘要

The progress in biomedicine disciplines is integrally tied up with mastering and utilization of state-of-the-art methods. The International Society for Analytical Cytology (ISAC), a professional organization for scientists utilizing multidisciplinary advanced technology for the measurement of cells and cell processes, currently serves as a platform supporting the broad utilization and dissemination of these methods in large scale. In close co-operation with ISAC work is a number of local organizations that seek to reflect: (1) specific conditions in individual countries arising from dissimilarities in their development; (2) current needs resulting from implementation of new devices and research methods in the field of biology and medicine, e.g. flow cytometry and cell sorting, laser scanning microscopy, data analyses and so on. The main point of this report is to offer information about the activities and perspectives of the Czech Society for Analytical Cytology (CSAC). Although CSAC has been established only in 2001, all members of the society aspire to obtain quality data for both theoretical and practical outputs and to transmit 'know-how' in the field of analytical cytology, particularly to experts in the Czech Republic. The society struggles to improve the professional potential in laboratories by means of intensive communication with both theoretically and experimentally orientated specialists. The most important activities of CSAC include the organization of international conferences (Analytical cytometry I-III, in 2001, 2003, 2005) with attendance of foremost experts, particularly from USA. Currently, a number of negotiations has been under way between representatives of Centra! European societies, reflecting the need for a higher degree of integration in the Central European area. Joint activities of Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland are considered. All members welcome the participation of Germany and Austria in mutual co-operation and exchange of experience in the field of advanced methods of analytical cytometry. We hope to present the potential of the Czech Republic and offer an overview of possibilities resulting from new EU projects. (Supported by grant No. 1QS500040507 (IGA ASCR).)