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Science advances when we learn together. That’s why we created Bio-Rad Academy—a place where researchers can learn, connect, and expand their skills through engaging, expert-led online courses.
Our courses are led by Bio‑Rad scientists, who share their knowledge and practical experience to deliver programs that are both comprehensive and efficient. Whether you are new to a technique or looking to refine your approach, you will gain valuable insights to enhance your knowledge.
By enrolling in a Bio-Rad Academy course, you also gain access to exclusive topic-specific online communities, available only to Academy members. These communities provide a dedicated space for to ask questions, share insights, and engage in discussions with experts and peers.
Bio-Rad Academy launched with Fundamentals in Western Blotting, Fundamentals in Gene Expression, and an Introduction to Digital PCR series. New courses are already in development, including Flow Cytometry, Chromatography, and Bio-Plex Immunoassays, with more to come—each designed to help you master the fundamentals and advance your research.
Join Bio-Rad Academy today and learn from experts, exchange knowledge, and move science forward—together.
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Our courses are led by Bio‑Rad scientists, who share their knowledge and practical experience to deliver programs that are both comprehensive and efficient. Whether you are new to a technique or looking to refine your approach, you will gain valuable insights to enhance your knowledge.
By enrolling in a Bio-Rad Academy course, you also gain access to exclusive topic-specific online communities, available only to Academy members. These communities provide a dedicated space for to ask questions, share insights, and engage in discussions with experts and peers.
Bio-Rad Academy launched with Fundamentals in Western Blotting, Fundamentals in Gene Expression, and an Introduction to Digital PCR series. New courses are already in development, including Flow Cytometry, Chromatography, and Bio-Plex Immunoassays, with more to come—each designed to help you master the fundamentals and advance your research.
Join Bio-Rad Academy today and learn from experts, exchange knowledge, and move science forward—together.
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All Courses, Chromatography
Fundamentals of Chromatography Course 1: Introduction
Course5.0 average rating (8 reviews)Part of the Fundamentals of Chromatography series, this introductory course builds foundational knowledge on chromatography, covering key techniques, workflows, and applications for separating biomolecules.
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All Courses, Western Blotting
Advanced Western Blotting Course 1: Sample Preparation
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Take a deep dive into advanced western blotting sample preparation. In this course you will learn about: protein sources, cell lysis, sample preparation buffers, and reduction.
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All Courses, Western Blotting
Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 1: Sample Preparation
Course5.0 average rating (8 reviews)Learn how western blots are used in biological research, experimental design considerations before you begin your project, and reagents and methods used for good sample preparation.
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All Courses, Flow Cytometry
Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 1: Flow Cytometry Basics
Course4.7 average rating (6 reviews)This introductory module explains what a flow cytometer is and what it is used for, with some examples of the types of problems that flow cytometry helps researchers and clinicians to solve.
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All Courses, Digital PCR
Course 1: Digital PCR 101
Course4.9 average rating (58 reviews)This course provides an overview of what digital PCR is, how it works and some of the applications that can benefit from the use of this technology.
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All Courses, Gene Expression
Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 1: Introduction to RT-qPCR and Gene Expression
Course5.0 average rating (28 reviews)Learn about DNA structure and the polymerase chain reaction, reagents and conditions considerations for DNA amplification during qPCR, theory of fluorescence detection during qPCR, and how to understand the shape and parts of an amplification curve.
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All Courses, Bio-Plex Immunoassays
xMAP Bead-Based Immunoassays Course 1: Immunoassays Overview
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)This course will give you an understanding of immunoassays in general, different types of ELISAs, xMAP bead-based immunoassays and the difference between traditional ELISAs and xMAP bead-based immunoassays.
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All Courses, Flow Cytometry
Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 2: Inside a Flow Cytometer
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This class explains the inner workings of a flow cytometer and why understanding how they work is crucial for success. For example, knowing the combination of lasers and filters to select compatible fluorophores.
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All Courses, Flow Cytometry
Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 3: Fluorescence and Flow Cytometry Principles
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn how scattered light relates to wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum and to the principles of fluorescence. You will learn how lasers and fluorescent dyes are used within flow cytometry to detect cellular structures.
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All Courses, Flow Cytometry
Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 4: Sample Preparation Essentials
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn why proper sample preparation is crucial for any flow cytometry experiment. It will walk you through important things to consider about sample preparation as you design your experiments.
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All Courses, Flow Cytometry
Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 5: Target Protein Detection
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn about a variety of methods for studying specific proteins, including the use of antibodies, the direct attachment of target proteins to fluorescent proteins, and lectins.
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All Courses, Flow Cytometry
Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 6: How to Use Controls
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn an overview of positive and negative controls as well as controls specific to flow cytometry.
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