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Build practical skills in antibody selection, validation, and data interpretation. Free, self-paced modules with assessment and certification — from the Only Good Antibodies community.
Understand why antibody selection affects experimental reproducibility, resource use, and ethical commitments. Learn the differences between polyclonal, monoclonal, and recombinant antibodies and what makes an antibody suitable for research.
Explore the five complementary validation strategies: genetic (knockout/knockdown), orthogonal, independent antibody, tagged expression, and immunocapture mass spectrometry. Learn when to apply each approach.
Learn to search for antibodies by gene name, interpret antibody detail pages including RRID, host, clone ID, and recommended applications, and compare antibodies using the OGA database's validation data.
Develop practical skills in reading flow cytometry histograms, evaluating western blots, and critically assessing overexpression data. Learn to recognise common pitfalls and apply converging evidence when genetic controls are unavailable.
Test your knowledge across all four modules. Score 80% or above to earn your OGA Academy certificate — a downloadable PDF you can share with supervisors, include in grant applications, or add to your CV.
Sign up with a username and email. No institutional affiliation required — the Academy is open to everyone.
Work through the modules in order. Your progress is saved automatically — come back any time to pick up where you left off.
Pass each module quiz and the final assessment at 80% or above. Download your personalised PDF certificate.
Anyone using antibodies in their experiments — from PhD students to principal investigators
Build confidence in antibody purchasing decisions and establish lab-wide best practice
The Academy is the training backbone of the OGA/NC3Rs Antibody Champions scheme
Equip staff with the knowledge to advise researchers on antibody selection and validation
The OGA Academy provides the foundation training for the Antibody Champions — a joint OGA/NC3Rs programme placing early career researchers at the heart of culture change in antibody validation. Champions complete the Academy, then drive best practice at their own institutions with expert mentorship and professional development support.
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