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Flow Stars

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Candid conversations with the big hitters of flow cytometry presented by Dr Peter O'Toole. Brought to you by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Bitesize Bio. Flow Stars is a podcast from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Bitesize Bio that interviews some big hitters in the flow cytometry world. Your host is Dr Peter O'Toole (University of York), an engaging and energic personality who knows how to throw a few curveballs to keep his guest on their toes. This series takes us through the highs and lows of life in flow cytometry, looking back at guests' careers and forward to the future of this tec...

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Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

Garry Nolan (Stanford School of Medicine) 12.01.2022

#S2:E1 — Garry Nolan of the Stanford University School of Medicine has been hugely influential in the fields of hematopoiesis, cancer and leukemia, and network and systems immunology. In the latest inspiring episode of Flow Stars, Garry chats to Peter O’Toole about ensuring scientific research benefits the public, his collection of carnivorous plants, commercializing research, why it’s important t...

Paul Robinson (Purdue University) 14.07.2021

#S1:E6 — Many of us owe a debt of thanks to Paul Robinson of Purdue University for developing and maintaining the flow cytometry listserv, and for writing the Handbook of Flow Cytometry Methods. In this episode of Flow Stars, we’ll learn more about how these projects came about. We’ll also discover more about Paul’s passions, his scientific inspirations, and what compelled him to climb Mount Evere...

Paul Smith (Cardiff University) 30.06.2021

#S1:E5 — In this episode of Flow Stars, we’re joined by Paul Smith of Cardiff University , who has spent his impressive career using flow cytometry and imaging to tackle problems in cancer biology. We’ll hear more about Paul’s views on the importance of collaborative working, why he hates following recipes, and why you should think carefully about the toys you buy your children. Paul will also let...

Derek Davies (Francis Crick Institute) and Karen Hogg (University of York) 16.06.2021

#S1:E4 — In today’s episode of Flow Stars we discover more about cytometry training with Derek Davies of the Francis Crick Institute and Karen Hogg of the University of York . These two exceptional trainers share their thoughts on the importance of networking, what gets them out of bed in the morning, and – in Derek’s case – the trials and tribulations of Carshalton Athletic FC. The pair discuss t...

Liam Whitby (Director, UK NEQAS) 02.06.2021

##S1:E3 — Join us for the latest episode of Flow Stars, as we chat to Liam Whitby , Director of UK NEQAS , about his role in improving patient care through quality testing and reporting. We learn more about Liam’s love of superheroes and Disney and how he’s really just a big kid at heart, why you should always visit supermarkets while travelling, and the importance of resilience when life throws y...

Rachel Errington (Cardiff University) and Jonni Moore (uPenn) 19.05.2021

##S1:E2 — In this episode of Flow Stars, we’re joined by Jonni Moore of the University of Pennsylvania and Rachel Errington of Cardiff University. In this frank and forthright discussion, we talk about the role of cytometry in interdisciplinary research, and the future of the field, taking in Great Expectations, Brentford FC, and the Philadelphia Eagles along the way. We can also give advance warn...

Tim Bushnell (URMC) & Alfonso Blanco (UCD) 05.05.2021

#S1:E1 — Our first episode of Flow Stars features not one, but two big hitters in the world of flow cytometry, which creates a dynamic and energetic conversation. We find out about Tim’s love for brewing, including how he taught his kid to brew as a science lesson and discuss Alfonso’s passion for kicking people (in organized sports) and how his Olympic hopes were dashed by an unfortunate knee inj...

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