This is course 7 of a seven-part Antibody Essentials series. It is aimed at anyone who works with antibodies and would like to build their knowledge of antibody best practices to optimize their workflows and achieve reliable results. Courses are led by Bio-Rad’s antibody experts who share their knowledge and advice to deliver a program that is effective and comprehensive in a way that is clear to antibody users of all experience levels. Upon completion of each course, you will receive a downloadable certificate and gain access to Bio-Rad’s Antibody Community, in which you can collaborate with and get guidance from both your peers and our antibody experts.

What you will learn

Course 7: Working with Your Antibody — Controls Part 2

  • The specific controls to use with different applications

  • The purpose of each control

  • When to use each control

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course

    2. How to Use this Course

    3. Meet the Instructor

    1. Working with Your Antibody — Controls Part 2

    2. Course 7 Questions

    1. Useful Guides and Tools

About this course

  • Free
  • 1 Course, 20 mins

Meet Your Instructor

Product Development Researcher Becky Horne

Becky Horne graduated from the University of East Anglia with a degree in Biological Science. During her undergraduate studies, she gained extensive experience in the lab investigating microRNAs in cartilage circadian rhythm. Becky then pursued a master’s degree in Human and Molecular Genetics at the University of Sheffield, working with cytogenetics techniques such as FISH and karyotype analysis.

After a year at the University of Liverpool working on musculoskeletal biology, Becky moved to Oxford in 2020 to join a biotech company that designs in vitro diagnostic products including multiplex PCR tests for detecting infectious diseases such as HPV and COVID-19. In 2022, Becky joined Bio-Rad as a Product Development Researcher, working on sourcing and introducing new antibody products for the Veterinary and Flow Cytometry portfolio groups.

FAQ

  • Who should take this course?

    This course is designed for people who want to have a fundamental understanding of how to store, handle, and use antibodies to obtain optimal results in their experiments.

  • How long will this course take?

    This class should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

  • Can I get a certificate for this course?

    Once all sections of this course have been completed a certificate with your name and course name will be available for download.

  • Will I be able to ask questions and get answers?

    By enrolling in this class you will be automatically added to Bio-Rad's Antibody Community. This is a highly collaborative place to ask questions and share ideas with the instructors and your peers. You can post pictures, comments, and reply to others.

  • What are the other classes in this series?

    There are seven classes in the Antibody Essentials Series: Course 1: Handling Your Antibody; Course 2: Working with Your Antibody — Protocols; Course 3: Selecting Your Primary Antibody; Course 4: Selecting Your Secondary Antibody; Course 5: Working with Your Antibody — Titration; Course 6: Working with Your Antibody — Controls Part 1; Course 7: Working with Your Antibody — Controls Part 2