Antibody Application & Careers Bootcamp Series

UIC & Proteintech are collaborating to create an informative 6-part series on all things antibodies and careers. See the list below of all workshops available to attend. To register, select the topic(s) you are interested and fill out the provided form. 

All 6 sessions will be presented in a hybrid format. You can join us in person on UIC's campus, or join online via Zoom. An added bonus! All in-person attendees will receive a free lunch sponsored by Proteintech!

Interested in hosting a tech talk at your university of lab? Email us at events@ptglab.com!

 

Session 1: IF Workshop

Monday, June 5th, 2023

Join us for our hybrid immunofluorescence (IF) workshop and learn the ins and outs of IF staining! Learn more about the IF workflow, how to optimize your protocol, and how to tackle complex troubleshooting issues.

Speaker: Sreethu Sankar, Product Manager at Proteintech.

 

Session 2: Importance of Antibody Validation + Western Blot Workshop

MOVED TO: Monday, June 26th, 2023

Join us for our hybrid workshop and understand the importance of antibody validation and the ins and outs of western blotting (WB)! Learn more about the WB workflow, how to optimize your protocol, and how to tackle complex troubleshooting issues.

Speaker: Dr. Swati Roy, Product Manager at Proteintech.

 

Session 3: Enhance Your Imaging and Flow Cytometry Experiments with Next Generation Antibody Labeling 

MOVED TO: July 10th, 2023

Did you know you can multiplex with your favorite antibodies even if they are from the same species? Join our workshop to discover the secret to generating quality immunofluorescence and flow cytometry data by using next-generation antibody labeling. Learn how the superior technology behind FlexAble, a novel antibody labeling kit from Proteintech, differs from traditional antibody labeling techniques making it ideal for multiplex workflows.

Speaker: Dr. Longtao Wu, Senior Scientist at Proteintech.

 

Session 4: Resume Writing Workshop

Monday, July 24th, 2023

Breaking into an industry career from academia can be tough, especially if you don’t know how to curate your resume for the position you want. In this hybrid workshop, we will cover tips and key areas of focus for writing a top-notch industry resume that stands out and impresses potential employers. Attendees will be shown the essential elements that need to be included in a resume, how to highlight skills and accomplishments, and strategies for formatting and design.

Speaker: Dr. Afrida Rahman-Enyart, Scientific Liaison and Product Manager at Proteintech.

 

Session 5: Interviewing Tips & Tricks  

Monday, July 31st, 2023

Your resume is strong, and you passed the initial screen. Next is your chance to get in front of the hiring panel and demonstrate why you are perfect for the role. In this hybrid workshop, we will cover common interview questions and effective interviewing strategies for a successful industry interview. We will also discuss what you can do leading up to and following your interview to make sure you’re a competitive candidate.   

Speaker: Dr. Jacob Culver, Senior Scientist at Proteintech.

Session 6: Understanding Nanobodies: Enhance Your Immunoprecipitation and Imaging Experiments  

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Join our hybrid workshop and explore how you can utilize our next-generation detection tools using ChromoTek Nanobodies. Learn how our diverse Nanobody products work and how they fit into experimental IP and IF workflows to generate quality and reproducible data.

Speaker: Dr. Afrida Rahman-Enyart, Scientific Liaison and Product Manager at Proteintech.