Introduction to Digital PCR
Course #1 of the Fundamentals of Digital PCR Series
This is Course#1 of a 6-part series and 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.
Bio-Rad's Digital Biology Group along with a global team of Field Application Scientists have been developing new instrumentation and reagents, designing novel applications and supporting ddPCR users to push the boundaries of this technology for over a decade. We have learned much throughout this journey and want to share this knowledge to help extend these boundaries even further.
Covering basic concepts, assay design, assay optimization, multiplexing, advanced applications, data analysis and tips and tricks (to name a few), these courses are for anyone who would like to gain a deeper understanding of Digital PCR from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
Course Overview
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Welcome to Introduction to Digital PCR
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How to use this course
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Meet the instructor
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Curriculum Overview & What Can Digital PCR Do?
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Differences in PCR Types
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Quiz #1
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What is Digital PCR
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Quiz #2
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Counting with Digital PCR
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Quiz #3
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Reaction Setup and Workflow
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Quiz #4
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The Power of Partitioning
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Quiz #5
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About this course
- Free
- 18 lessons
- 1 hour of video content
Meet your instructor
Frank Bizouarn
Your instructor for this course is Frank Bizouarn. Frank joined Bio-Rad in 2000 to support quantitative PCR (qPCR) technology as a field applications specialist (FAS) in the southeast United States. In 2006, he moved into the role of International FAS for Bio-Rad’s global Gene Expression Division to promote best practices in qPCR around the world. In 2011, Frank began working on droplet digital PCR applications (ddPCR) and joined the Digital Biology group. Currently, he is focused on supporting and promoting quantitation, detection, and sample discrimination applications that take advantage of the high resolution and sensitivity provided by the power of droplet partitioning.
Reviews for this course
Amazingly compact and on-point course.
Anagha Raviprakash
I am taking out time to thank and appreciate the makers of this course, it has really guided me in the introduction to the vast world of Digital PCR.
I am taking out time to thank and appreciate the makers of this course, it has really guided me in the introduction to the vast world of Digital PCR.
Read LessGreat and innovating
David Larrea
This technology has a great potential that's still to be developed and exploited. A very good series of videos with general concepts to get to know a bit mor...
Read MoreThis technology has a great potential that's still to be developed and exploited. A very good series of videos with general concepts to get to know a bit more of dPCR
Read LessFAQ
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Who should take this course?
This course is designed for people who want to have a fundamental understanding of digital PCR.
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How long with this course take?
This class should take approximately 1 hour to complete.
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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.
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What are the other classes in this series?
There are six classes in the Fundamentals of Digital PCR series. Our scientists are working hard to build more courses, please stayed tune for updates.