Georges Köhler and César Milstein: The birth of monoclonal antibodies They discovered the technique for monoclonal antibody production. They won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1984. They directly led to the development of antibody-based therapies for a vast array of health conditions. Since their initial invention…

Leonard Herzenberg: The father of modern flow cytometry He is considered the father of flow cytometry. He was an interdisciplinary innovator. He was recognized for his social advocacy and mentorship. Leonard Herzenberg was one of the most influential immunologists of his time. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, he…

Pioneers of RNA Medicine: The Collaborative Journey of Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman The entire world benefited from their research in 2020. Despite facing skepticism, their collaborative efforts led to groundbreaking discoveries in RNA biology and immunology. They jointly received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023.

Two of the scientific experts from KCAS Bio have been leaders in determining the direction of qPCR and ddPCR technology for the industry. Carrie Vyhlidal, PhD and Jonathan Mercier are both part of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists’ working group for PCR-based methodology, and they have recently…

Flow cytometry is a highly sophisticated laboratory technique. Scientists use this procedure to analyze and quantify certain physical and chemical characteristics of cells or particles. In recent years, the prominence of flow cytometry has grown significantly, and understanding why is pivotal. The recognition of the technique’s importance, especially in the…

Flow cytometry is an extremely valuable tool that has become an indispensable part of modern drug development. This is especially the case in the realm of bioanalytical and biomarker services. However, as is the case with any useful tool, it’s critical to wield flow cytometry skillfully. The accuracy and reliability…

Immunophenotyping has undergone a seismic change in less than two decades as panel sizes have increased in complexity from <10 to >40 colors. Let’s explore how immunophenotyping is transforming the field and how KCAS Bio is at the forefront of this…

In recent years, immunology…

Many basic and clinical immunology studies that focus on T cells include proliferation assays in order to determine if T cells are capable of proliferating under different in vitro or in vivo conditions. Flow cytometry is the ideal approach for measuring T cell proliferation and a suite of staining products…

The term 'Dendritic Cells' (DCs) represents a family of immune cells derived from CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow, with various functions that provide a key link between the innate and adaptive immune responses. The most widely described function of DCs is to capture, process, and present antigens to adaptive immune cells and mediate their transition to effector functions. In fact, DCs are the only antigen-presenting cells capable of stimulating naïve T-cells. In recent years, DCs have become the focus of translational research efforts to describe the role these cells play in allergies, autoimmunity, and cancer as well as their role in vaccine responses. In this blog, we explore the flow cytometry approaches used to examine DCs and their potential as therapeutic targets.