Bio‑Rad Academy's

Western Blotting University Office Hours

Western Blotting University

Join Bio‑Rad Western Blotting experts for office hours

Office Hours are open sessions with Bio‑Rad experts that cover a variety of subjects related to western blotting. In each session, we will have a conversation focused on a selected topic followed by live question and answer sessions. Our goals include reinforcing the information presented in the Bio‑Rad Academy courses as well as expanding your experience and knowledge of western blotting. We welcome questions and suggestions for topics that you would like to see covered in future Office Hours.

Upcoming

Online Courses

Advanced Western Blotting Course 1: Sample Preparation

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.

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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 1: Sample Preparation

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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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 2: Gel Electrophoresis and Transfer

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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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 3: Immunodetection

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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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 4: Image Acquisition

Learn about imaging technologies, chemiluminescence and fluorescence detection, and how to optimize to get the best sensitivity.

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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 5: Image Analysis

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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