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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 technology. Whether you already have your feet firmly in the field or are just cheering from the side lines, each episode entertains, informs, and inspires in equal measure. https://bitesizebio.com/flowstars

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39%

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What is Flow Stars about?

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.

What has Flow Stars covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Charlotte Christie Petersen, Désirée Kunkel, and Marjolijn Hameetman" (14 August 2026, 61 minutes), "Joanne Lannigan & Ray Lannigan" (17 July 2026, 68 minutes), and "Ulf Landegren (Uppsala University)" (19 June 2026, 62 minutes).

How often does Flow Stars publish?

Flow Stars publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 36 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Flow Stars?

Booking probability for Flow Stars is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Flow Stars requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Flow Stars's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Flow Stars?

The strongest fits for Flow Stars are Scientific Research & Development. Flow Stars has a science audience.

About the host

Flow Stars is a science podcast with 36 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Jul 17, 20261h 8mS7

    In this episode, Peter is joined by Joanne and Ray Lannigan, two much-loved figures in the flow cytometry community. Joanne and Ray share how they found their way into flow from very different beginnings, from Joanne’s...

  • Jun 19, 20261h 2mS7

    <p>In this episode, Peter sits down with Ulf Landegren, Professor of Molecular Medicine at Uppsala University and a pioneer in DNA-based detection technologies.</p><p>Ulf shares the story behind one of his lab’s most...

  • May 16, 20251h 2mS6

    <p>In this episode of Flow Stars, we're joined by Anis Larbi, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. </p><p>Anis chats about his experience working at the prestigious A*STAR in Singapore, where he...

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  • May 2, 202554 minS6

    <p>In this episode, Peter O'Toole welcomes Sofie Van Gassen, a Postdoctoral Researcher from VIB-UGent. Sofie explains how a computer scientist can end up working in flow cytometry and sets out her vision for the future...

  • Apr 18, 20251h 6mS6

    <p>Today, Peter O'Toole chats with Dave Novo-Lake, founder of De Novo Research, a pioneering figure in flow cytometry data analysis, and the creator of FCS Express. Dave shares his journey from developing groundbreaking...

  • Apr 4, 202554 minS6

    <p>Today, our host Peter O'Toole sits down with the distinguished Mario Roederer, ImmunoTechnology Section Chief and Acting Head of the Translational Research Program at the National Institutes of Health. </p><p>Mario...

  • Mar 21, 20251h 7mS6

    <p>Let's shift our focus from just the people behind the science to the technologies they're using.</p><p>In this special episode, we dive deep into spectral flow cytometry with a panel of leading experts...

  • Jul 10, 202435 minS5

    <p>In this special episode of Flow Stars recorded live at CYTO 2024, our panel of esteemed guests, representing a cross-section of cytometry users, discuss the biggest matters in flow cytometry. </p><p>They explore the...

  • Nov 1, 20231h 3mS4

    <p>#S4:E5 — Alexis Perez Gonzalez is the Melbourne Cytometry Platform Manager at the University of Melbourne. In this episode of Flow Stars, Alexis joins Peter O’Toole to discuss how academic progression works in Cuba...

  • Oct 18, 20231h 2mS4

    <p>#S4:E4 — Ryan Brinkman is Professor Emeritus at the British Columbia Cancer Agency and Chair of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry's (ISAC) Data Standards Task Force. </p><p>In this episode of...

  • Oct 4, 20231h 4mS4

    <p>#S4:E3 — Jessica Back is Assistant Professor - Research at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University. In this episode of Flow Stars, Jessica joins Peter O’Toole to discuss her difficulties getting...

  • Sep 20, 20231h 4mS4

    <p>#S4:E2 — Peter Lopez is Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at New York University and former Director of the Cytometry and Cell Sorting Laboratory. In this episode of Flow Stars, Peter joins Peter...

  • Sep 6, 20233 minS4

    <p>The Flow Stars podcast from Beckman Coulter and Bitesize Bio, hosted by Peter O’Toole (University of York), is back for a fourth season. Bringing you closer to the big hitters in flow cytometry, we get to know the...

  • Aug 10, 20221h 1mS3

    <p>#S3:E6 — Sara De Biasi and Andrea Cossarizza from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) chat with Peter O'Toole about how they were able to quickly respond to news of a novel coronavirus as early as...

  • Jul 27, 20221h 5mS3

    <p>#S3:E5 — Jessica Houston chats to Peter O'Toole about developing her own niche as a new PI, while balancing this with a busy family home life. She discusses her new appointment as president-elect for the...

  • Jul 13, 20221h 5mS3

    <p>#S3:E4 — Bill Telford is Head of the NCI Research Flow Facility at the NCI Center for Cancer Research.</p><p>In this episode of Flow Stars, Bill joins Peter O'Toole to discuss his early career inspirations, his...

Recent guests

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Paul Wallace

former RAF officer, fund manager, performance coach, Roswell Park Cancer Comprehensive Center

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Ulf Landegren

Uppsala University

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Virginia Litwin

International Society For Advancement of Cytometry

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Anis Larbi

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

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