Book excerpt: In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editor Dr. Christopher Hergott brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Clinical Cytometry. Flow cytometry is an essential tool in biology, pathology, and medicine thanks to its combination with the advancements in computer sciences. In this issue, top experts inform readers on the various aspects of clinical cytometry and its applications in the field, as well as new technologies. - Contains 11 practice-oriented topics including immunophenotypic profile of the healthy human bone marrow; advances in monitoring and prognostication for lymphoma by flow cytometry; clinical flow cytometry for Hodgkin's lymphoma; clinical cytometry and translational drug development; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews of advances in clinical cytometry, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.