Bio-Rad Academy
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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, more Droplet Digital PCR, and many more to come.
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All Courses, Digital PCR
Digital PCR 101
5.0 average rating (24 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
5.0 average rating (11 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, Gene Expression
Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 2: RNA Sample Preparation Considerations
5.0 average rating (1 review)Learn about RNA function, diversity, and key characteristics. This course will also give you an understanding of RNA isolation methods and precautions, cDNA synthesis, and RNA quantification and quality methods.
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All Courses, Gene Expression
Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 3: Experimental Design for Gene Expression by RT-qPCR
Learn how to select the right controls and review considerations for designing primers and probes. Additionally, this course will cover biological and technical replicates.
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All Courses, Gene Expression
Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 4: Assay Optimization for RT-qPCR
Learn about the importance of optimizing and validating, and how to get started. This course will cover important steps and considerations for optimizing multiplex assays.
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All Courses, Gene Expression
Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 5: Gene Expression Analysis by RT-qPCR
5.0 average rating (1 review)This course will give you an overview of gene expression analysis, the steps for checking data suitability for analysis, how to calculate gene expression, standard deviation, and standard error from the mean.
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All Courses, Western Blotting
Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 1: Sample Preparation
5.0 average rating (46 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, Western Blotting
Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 2: Gel Electrophoresis and Transfer
5.0 average rating (19 reviews)Learn the principles of gel electrophoresis, how to select the best gel for your application, and optimizing the best transfer technique for your application.
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All Courses, Western Blotting
Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 3: Immunodetection
4.8 average rating (5 reviews)Learn how antibodies are used to detect proteins, how to choose the right blocking agent, and how to select and optimize antibodies.
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All Courses, Western Blotting
Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 4: Image Acquisition
5.0 average rating (6 reviews)Learn about imaging technologies, chemiluminescence and fluorescence detection, and how to optimize to get the best sensitivity.
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All Courses, Western Blotting
Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 5: Image Analysis
5.0 average rating (5 reviews)Learn how to remove background from your data, how to quantify you target protein, normalizing data to controls, and calculating relative expression levels.
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