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International Society for Advancement of Cytometry

Our vision is to advance the impact of cytometry in meeting current and emerging challenges in the life, biomedical, and physical sciences.

Our mission is to foster an inclusive, multidisciplinary, international community by promoting technological innovation, developing professionals in the field, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in cytometry. ISAC’s mission is to serve a multidisciplinary community by leading technological innovation, scholarship, and the exchange of knowledge in the quantitative cell sciences. ISAC publishes Cytometry Part A, the leading journal for new advances and applications in cellular analysis. ISAC also publishes Current Protocols in Cytometry, the source of tested and trusted protocols for both image and flow cytometry. ISAC produces CYTO, the annual international congress of cell analysis technology and applications. CYTO 2018 will be held from April 28 - May 2, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. CYTO Asia 2017, the first conference of its kind to be held in Southeast Asia, will be held from October 24-27 in Singapore. ISAC is expanding CYTO University (www.cytou.org), an on-line portal launched in 2014 to peer-reviewed educational material, recorded courses and tutorials from past CYTO conferences, and topical webinars on cytometry technology and applications. ISAC developed and supports the Flow Repository (www.flowrepository.org), an open source flow cytometry data repository that allows users to archive and share their published data. ISAC supports the development of students and early career scientists through reduced membership fees, student travel support to attend CYTO, the ISAC Marylou Ingram Scholars Program, and CYTO U. ISAC supports the development of technical staff and shared resource lab (SRL) managers and directors though reduced CYTO registration fees and travel support to the Congress for junior SRL staff, the ISAC SRL Emerging Leaders Program, and CYTO U. ISAC supports the international cytometry community through CYTO U and its Associated Societies, including many national and regional cytometry societies, and live courses and workshops in parts of the world where cytometry infrastructure is developing.

10/19/2026

The CYTO 2027 Call for Presentations is officially OPEN!

Your science. Your ideas. Your questions. Your expertise. They can all help shape the program we'll experience together in Helsinki.

🔬 Submit an Abstract
Share your latest research for consideration as an oral or poster presentation.

💬 Propose a Workshop
Bring the community together to discuss challenges, explore different perspectives, and work toward solutions.

🎓 Propose a Scientific Tutorial
Teach. Explain. Inspire. Help attendees build knowledge through structured, expert-led education.

Workshop + Scientific Tutorial deadline: November 15.
Oral + Poster Abstracts Deadline: December 6.

The scientific program starts now — with you. Submit your ideas today!

Submission link TBD
CYTO 2027 | June 5–9 | Helsinki, Finland

10/15/2026

Our Shared Resource Library (SRL) Recognition Program promotes sustained achievement of excellence in SRL operations and provides SRLs with acknowledgment and development opportunities.

You have just one month left to apply; applications close November 15!

Learn more: https://isac-net.org/srl-rec-prog/

10/14/2026

The CYTO 2027 Call for Presentations opens in 5 days!

That idea sitting in your notebook?
Those results you've been talking about in the lab?
That challenge your team keeps debating?
The topic you wish someone would finally teach at CYTO?

This is your opportunity to be included in the CYTO program!

Submission site opens in 5 days! Stay Tuned!

10/13/2026

Have You Applied Yet?

There’s still time to submit your application for ISAC SRL Recognition.

📅 Deadline: November 15

Take the next step in validating your lab’s excellence: https://isac-net.org/srl-rec-prog/

10/12/2026

Join us on October 29 for our next webinar: SOULCAP: The Reference Map Cytometry Never Had. The where defines the what

Hear from Ryan Brinkman, PhD - Vice President and Research Director, Flow Cytometry (Dotmatics). Founding Director, SOULCAP Foundation, Professor (Emeritus), Department of Medical Genetics, UBC

Register now: https://learning.isac-net.org/products/soulcap-the-reference-map-cytometry-never-had-the-where-defines-the-what

10/08/2026

10 Years of SRL Best Practices

This year marks 10 years of ISAC’s SRL Best Practices! 🔬

Following our SRL Best Practices workshop at CYTO 2026, we’re highlighting these valuable resources for SRLs everywhere.

📘 Explore the SRL Best Practices Quick Guide and read the full publication to learn more about best practices for shared resource laboratories.

View the paper here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cyto.a.23016?msockid=0617aa6239fe62a31f09bdd8385363bf

10/07/2026

Have an idea for CYTO 2027 but aren't sure whether it belongs in a Workshop or Scientific Tutorial?

Here’s the easiest way to think about it:

💬 WORKSHOP = Let's work through this together.
Workshops are interactive and discussion-based. They are ideal for topics with different perspectives, current challenges, areas without clear consensus, or problems the community can explore together.

🎓 SCIENTIFIC TUTORIAL = Let us teach you about this.
Tutorials are structured, presenter-led educational sessions. Experts provide clear, evidence-based instruction on an established or emerging scientific topic.

In other words:

Workshop → Conversation + participation
Tutorial → Instruction + learning

Got your idea? We can't wait to see it!

The CYTO 2027 Call for Presentations opens October 19.

10/05/2026

Webinar Tomorrow, October 6th at 9:00 AM ET!

Did you know? These webinar hosts are 2026 CYTO abstract award recipients! If you are eligible, be sure to indicate that you want to compete for this award when submitting your abstract. Applications open October 19th!

10/01/2026

Continuous improvement starts with a fresh perspective.

For the Moderna Research Analytics Flow Cytometry Core, the ISAC SRL Recognition process provided valuable expert feedback to help strengthen operations and support their commitment to continued growth and excellence.

🔬 Moderna was recently recognized in the 2026 cohort. Bring your SRL’s commitment to excellence to the next level.

Applications are open through November 15: isac-net.org/srl-rec-prog/

09/30/2026

Ever think: Who gets to present at CYTO?

Why not you?

Whether this would be your first CYTO presentation or one of many, your research, ideas, and perspective have a place in the conversation.

Science moves forward when we share what we’re discovering, ask new questions, and learn from one another.

Someone has to bring the next bright idea into the room.

It might as well be you!

Submissions open October 19.

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