This is course #2 of a 5-part fundamentals of western blotting series. These courses are for anyone who would like to have a detailed understanding of the principles of each step of the western blotting workflow.  

Courses are led by Bio‑Rad’s Field Application Specialists who have diligently compiled all the questions they have received in the field and have designed this program to be both comprehensive and efficient.

You will receive a downloadable certificate upon completion of each course.

What you will learn

in Course #2: Fundamentals of Gel Electrophoresis and Transfer

  • Principles of gel electrophoresis

  • Selecting the best gel for your application

  • Selecting and optimizing the best transfer technique for your application

Learn the fundamentals of gel electrophoresis and protein transfer

Course Overview

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    1. Welcome to the course

    2. How to use this course

    3. Meet the instructor

    4. Curriculum Overview

    1. Basics of Electrophoresis

    2. Quiz #1

    1. Electrophoresis Staining and Troubleshooting

    2. Quiz #2

    1. Protein Transfer Basics

    2. Quiz #3

    1. Protein Transfer Staining and Troubleshooting

    2. Quiz #4

    1. Gel Electrophoresis and Transfer Resources

    2. Get Your Free Western Blotting Workflow Poster

About this course

  • Free
  • 14 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

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FAQ

  • Who should take this course?

    This course is designed for people who want to have a fundamental understanding of gel electrophoresis and protein transfer.

  • How long will this course take?

    This class should take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours 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 Western Blotting Community. This is a highly collaborative place to ask questions and share western blotting 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 five classes in the Fundamentals of Western Blotting series. Course 1: Introduction to western blotting & sample prep, Course 2: Gel electrophoresis & transfer, Course 3: Immunodetection of target proteins, Course 4: Image acquisition, Course 5: Image analysis