Bio-Rad Academy
Online courses created by industry-leading scientists
At Bio-Rad, we know that scientific discoveries are a result of collaboration, and we want to foster that environment through our new learning community.
The Bio-Rad Academy is a dynamic collection of high-quality online courses for scientists of all levels. We offer courses ranging from fundamental techniques to advanced topics spanning many different research areas and disciplines.
The academy is not only a place to learn but also a place to collaborate. When you sign up for a class, you will automatically have access to private topic-specific, online communities. These forums are a place to ask questions, see answers, and share ideas with Bio-Rad scientists and your peers.
The academy launches with our Fundamentals of Western Blotting series, our Fundamentals of Gene Expression Series, and an introduction to Digital PCR. We have many more courses in development, ranging from Flow Cytometry, Advanced Western Blotting, Bio-Plex Multiplex Immunoassay, Droplet Digital PCR, and many more to come.
Choose a topic of interest
All Courses, Western Blotting
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.
Free
All Courses, Western Blotting
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.
Free
All Courses, Flow Cytometry
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.
Free
All Courses, Digital PCR
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.
Free
All Courses, Gene Expression
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.
Free
All Courses, Bio-Plex Immunoassays
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.
Free
All Courses, Flow Cytometry
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.
Free
All Courses, Flow Cytometry
In 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.
Free
All Courses, Flow Cytometry
In 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.
Free
All Courses, Flow Cytometry
In 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.
Free
All Courses, Flow Cytometry
In this class, you’ll learn an overview of positive and negative controls as well as controls specific to flow cytometry.
Free
All Courses, Flow Cytometry
In this class, you’ll learn tips and tricks for building multicolor flow cytometry panels and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Free
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