Flow Cytometry Forum Focuses on Future of Blood Cancer Diagnosis
A workshop on “Flow Cytometry” was held at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) on Friday, September 19, with the support of the Hematology Society of Bangladesh. The event was designed for hematology specialists and featured participation from experienced teachers and technical experts.
According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), eminent hematologists from home and abroad joined the program both in person and via video teleconference. Discussions covered fundamental concepts of flow cytometry, diagnosis of B-cell lymphoma and multiple lymphomas, diagnosis of acute leukemia, challenges in diagnosing acute leukemia, and recent advances in minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring.
Blood cancer, a life-threatening disease, is on the rise in Bangladesh. Its treatment is not only complex but also poses significant diagnostic challenges. Flow cytometry plays a vital role in determining the precise nature of blood cancers after initial detection, and AFIP is recognized as a pioneering institution in adopting this method.
Major General Nishat Jubaida, Commandant of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, attended the workshop as chief guest. Also present were the President of the Hematology Society of Bangladesh, the Deputy Commandant of AFIP, the Head of the Hematology Department, the General Secretary of the Hematology Society of Bangladesh, senior officials of the Army Medical Corps, and 116 hematology specialists from various institutions across the country.
