Antibody Champions

[Dear TITLE NAME / Dear Training Programme Lead,] I'm writing to explore whether I could share some free training on choosing and using antibodies effectively with your cohort, as part of my role as an NC3Rs and OGA Antibody Champion. Antibodies are a leading cause of replication failure in biomedical research. Poor antibody selection wastes funding, animal and patient samples, and researcher time. Our training is funded by the NIHR–MRC Better Methods, Better Research programme and the NC3Rs. I can offer: • A 90-minute online workshop where participants bring their own antibody selection problems and we work through them live • A short training video and free e-learning modules (4 modules, ~45 minutes total, with quizzes and completion certificates available for CPD or training records) Both are designed for researchers who use antibody-based techniques in any discipline. They work well as part of research methods training, induction programmes, or standalone CPD. If you could also point me toward other opportunities to reach a wider audience — seminar series, away days, induction events — that would be really appreciated. More information about the programme: [INSERT CHAMPIONS PAGE URL] With best wishes, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ROLE / DEPARTMENT / INSTITUTION] NC3Rs / OGA Antibody Champion

[Dear NAME / Dear Seminar Organiser,] I wondered whether there might be a slot in the [DEPARTMENT / CENTRE] seminar series for a short talk on antibody validation and its impact on research reproducibility. I'm an NC3Rs and OGA Antibody Champion, and this work is funded by the NIHR–MRC Better Methods, Better Research programme. The talk covers recent evidence that over half of commercial antibodies fail independent testing, the ethical and financial costs, and practical steps researchers can take. It's relevant to anyone who uses antibody-based techniques. I can offer either: • A 20–30 minute seminar slot (talk + Q&A) • A 90-minute hands-on workshop where attendees bring their own antibody selection problems Happy to fit whatever format works best for your programme. More information: [INSERT CHAMPIONS PAGE URL] Best wishes, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ROLE / DEPARTMENT / INSTITUTION] NC3Rs / OGA Antibody Champion

[Dear TITLE NAME,] I'm writing as an NC3Rs and OGA Antibody Champion to highlight a free training resource that may be relevant to [INSTITUTION]'s research integrity and reproducibility agenda. A recent Delphi consensus study with 32 international experts recommended that institutions integrate antibody validation training into bioscience programmes and research integrity frameworks. This recommendation achieved full consensus — the only stakeholder group where all items were agreed without feasibility concerns. As a Champion, I can offer free training to researchers at [INSTITUTION]: • A 90-minute online workshop where participants work through real antibody selection decisions with expert support • A training video and four free e-learning modules with quizzes and completion certificates • A condensed 20-minute seminar for broader awareness This training is funded by the NIHR–MRC Better Methods, Better Research programme and the NC3Rs, and aligns with the 3Rs, UKRI expectations for rigour, and emerging funder requirements for antibody validation plans in grant applications. I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how this could complement existing provision at [INSTITUTION]. More information: [INSERT CHAMPIONS PAGE URL] With best wishes, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ROLE / DEPARTMENT / INSTITUTION] NC3Rs / OGA Antibody Champion

[Hi NAME,] I'm reaching out because I know your group uses antibody-based techniques, and I wanted to offer a free resource that might save your team time and money. As an NC3Rs / OGA Antibody Champion, I run online workshops where researchers bring their actual antibody selection problems and we work through them live — searching independent validation databases, comparing options, and identifying the best-evidenced products for each application. It takes about 90 minutes and works well with groups of around 10. Recent data shows that over half of commercial antibodies fail rigorous independent testing, and that researchers overwhelmingly choose antibodies based on lab tradition rather than performance data. The workshop is a practical way to help your group make better-evidenced purchasing decisions. I also have a short video and free e-learning modules I can share with your team beforehand if that's useful. Would a lab meeting or group session slot work? Happy to fit your schedule. Best, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ROLE / DEPARTMENT] NC3Rs / OGA Antibody Champion

[Hi NAME,] Just a quick follow-up on my earlier email about free antibody validation training. I appreciate how busy things are — just wanted to make sure it hadn't been buried. Happy to work around your schedule, and the offer remains open for whenever timing works. Even just sharing the video and e-learning link with your cohort would be a great start — no session time needed. Video: https://youtu.be/LDjt1fEdmuI E-learning: onlygoodantibodies.co.uk/academy Best wishes, [YOUR NAME]