Come and join the 1st EuroFlow Course on immunophenotypic profiling of T/NK-cell neoplasms
Diagnosis of T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell neoplasias can be a challenge!
These diseases are relatively rare and often show complex and heterogeneous immunophenotypes that may closely resemble reactive or activated lymphocyte populations. As a result, distinguishing between benign immune responses and true malignant proliferation requires careful interpretation of laboratory findings.
In this course, we will explore the key principles of flow cytometric diagnosis and classification of T-cell and NK-cell neoplasms by identification of aberrant immunophenotypes, and the interpretation of population patterns that help differentiate reactive from abnormal lymphoid populations.
In this course, EuroFlow experts will give deep insights into T- and NK-cell ontogeny and differentiation, and discuss pathologies of the immature and mature cell compartments. Diagnosis, clonality assessment and classification, as well as monitoring by flow-cytometry will be demonstrated in a case-based approach.
By the end of this course, participants will better understand the diagnostic clues available in the laboratory and how to integrate immunophenotypic, morphological, and clinical information to support accurate diagnosis and classification of T-cell and NK-cell neoplasias.
The 1st EuroFlow on immunophenotypic profiling of T/NK-cell neoplasms will take place from June 1 to 5, 2026.
Small groups
The T/NK Summer Course is open to 24 participants maximum. After the educational lectures on each topic, participants will be given case files to solve in small groups, and cases will be reviewed and discussed in class. Additional cases will be available for assisted self-training. Tutors are experienced lecturers from the EuroFlow Consortium; also, expert pathologists will complement the flow-cytometry analyses in lymphoma cases.
Faculty
Prof. Dr. Julia Almeida, Salamanca ES
Prof. Dr. Afonso Almeida, Lisbon PT
Dr. Paula Fernandez, Aarau CH
Dr. Christina Lau, Porto PT
Dr. Javier Moràn Plata, Salamanca ES
Dr. Lukasz Sedek, Zabrze PL
Prof Dr. Falko Fend, Tuebingen GE
Who is this course for?
The EuroFlow T/NK cell Course is developed especially for flow-cytometrists with at least 5 years of experience in diagnostic flow cytometry and at least 2 years experience in the analysis of T/NK-cell neoplasias.
Preliminary program version March 2026
Salamanca, Spain
Location
The 1st EuroFlow T/NK Summer Course will take place in the historic Spanish town of Salamanca. The course will be given in the “I+D+i” building of the University of Salamanca.
Salamanca can be reached by flying to Madrid.
From Airport Madrid Barajas there are four different options to travel to Salamanca:
Bus (recommended). Travel time is approximately 3 hours and departs from the Airport (from terminal 1 and 4,. (Check your terminal before booking). Tickets need to be booked in advance. www.monbus.es
Train from Terminal 4, app. 2 to 4,5 hours € 20 to €30 one way.
Taxi, prices are between € 300 and € 400 one way.
One-way car rentals (pricing unknown)
Costs
The costs for the four-and a half-day course are € 1400.
NB: Employees of academic laboratories (University or public hospitals) get a 50% discount. Please tick the box on registration!
This includes:
Materials
Lunches and Breaks
Network event
We recommend to bring your own laptop computer. We provide a connection to remote computers to run the InifinicytTM software and find the cases for practice.
Hotel recommendation
We recommend the Abba Fonseca Hotel situated in the old heart of the city of Salamanca. It is perfectly located, across the street where the course is given and a stone's throw away from the exiting old town of Salamanca and the world-famous Cathedral.
We have arranged special rates for the EuroFlow T/NK Course participants:
•Room for single use: 100€
•Room for double use: 110€
Rate is per night, breakfast and taxes included. Non commissionable rates.
After registration to the course, you will receive a confirmation mail with the Promocode which you can use to reserve your room(s).
Registration is now open