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Flow StarsCandid conversations with the big hitters of flow cytometry presented by Dr Peter O'Toole. Author: Bitesize Bio
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 Language: en Genres: Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Joanne Lannigan & Ray Lannigan
Episode 2
Friday, 17 July, 2026
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 early dream of becoming a doctor to Ray’s route through electronics, the Navy, and field service engineering.They also reflect on the risks, setbacks, and turning points that shaped their careers, including a difficult move to Maryland, financial uncertainty, and the opportunities that eventually led to UVA and Cytek.Along the way, they discuss mentorship, community, life after retirement, working across time zones, conference adventures, family, food, music, and their ongoing work with ISAC’s Instruments for Science initiative.Watch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com










