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Updated: Nov 06, 2023 18:15 IST

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New Delhi [India], November 6: To rejoice the modern journey of fifty years of FACS (fluorescence-activated cell sorter), BD Life Sciences-Biosciences, a section of BD (Becton Dickinson and Company), carried out a scientific alternate and networking occasion lately. At this marquee occasion, key milestones of move cytometry expertise (FACS) improvements over the past 50 years have been mentioned by distinguished Flow Cytometrists and PARADIGM membership members. They additionally shared nostalgic moments of their scientific and analysis journey with BD flow cytometers.
Present on the occasion, Atul Grover, Managing Director, BD India/South Asia mentioned, “It was a great experience to connect with renowned scientific fraternity on the occasion of celebrating 50 years of FACS. Since its inception in 1974 as a commercial product, BD Biosciences has remained at the forefront of flow cytometry innovation with the intent to enable positive patient outcomes in alignment with our purpose of advancing the world of health.”
On the event, BD India additionally unveiled the BD FACSDiscover™ S8 Cell Sorter with BD CellView™ Image Technology and BD SpectralFX™ Technology, which is the corporate’s newest innovation within the subject of cytometry. The move cytometer expands the ability of cell evaluation and sorting to new dimensions by combining spectral move cytometry with real-time spatial and morphological insights-empowering scientists to handle beforehand impossible-to-answer questions.

Puneet Talwar, Business Director- India / South Asia, BD Lifesciences- Biosciences added, “50 year of FACS was an exciting event and was celebrated with great enthusiasm by BD team along with many renowned Clinical and research professionals from across India. In addition to sharing the 50-year journey of BD’s innovative products in flow cytometry, we also unveiled the FACSDiscoverTM S8, which is our latest innovation in the field of Flow Cytometry. This new product is a reinstatement of our commitment to bringing the latest in technology and innovation to the flow cytometry community in India and South Asia.”
Additionally, the BD FACSDuet™ Premium Sample Preparation System that gives pre-analytical automation with standardization to drive consistency and workflow effectivity within the lab and the BD Rhapsody™ HT Single-Cell Analysis System for quick observe single-cell analysis with out compromise have been additionally showcased to the esteemed viewers.
Flow Cytometry is a course of used to kind, separate, and look at microscopic particles, comparable to cells and chromosomes. It performs an vital position in scientific diagnostics and analysis. BD gives a rising portfolio of Flow Cytometry devices for leukemia/lymphoma phenotyping, stem cell analysis, immunology, and CD4 testing.
BD is without doubt one of the largest world medical expertise corporations on the earth and is advancing the world of well being by bettering medical discovery, diagnostics, and the supply of care. BD helps clients improve outcomes, decrease prices, improve efficiencies, enhance security, and develop entry to well being care.
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