The ESCCA Education, Certification & Quality Assessment Committee is aware of the technical complexity and constant evolution of cytometry instrumentation and its applications, requiring constant training and education. These issues have been covered traditionally by the Education Activities incorporated in the ESCCA Conferences and, by the ESCCA International and Local Schools on Cytometry. ESCCA attest the level of excellence of cytometrists through a Certification Exam. Click here for more information on the levels of certifcation and the conditions for taking the exam.

ESCCA Outstanding Achievement Award

Each year, the ESCCA Board will award the best performing candidate who achieved a score of 90% or higher for the examination. The awardee will receive an outstanding achievement recognition and a free registration for the upcoming ESCCA Conference. 

• The 2025 Award goes to Shaikah Othman S AlEid, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Damman, Saudi Arabia. She passed the European Certificate for Cytometry Operators Exam with a score of 95/100.