Coming 2026 · Verdaine Research Academy
Learn to read the research.
The Verdaine Research Academy is a guided educational program for self-directed researchers. Three tiers. A curated reading list. A community of practice.
Academy
Enrollment Q3 2026
The three tiers
A structured path from first principles to protocol design.
01 · 8 weeks · self-paced
Foundations
- Peptide structure, synthesis, and purity assays
- Reading a Certificate of Analysis with confidence
- The language of the research literature
- Reconstitution, storage, and handling fundamentals
Free for subscribers
02 · 12 weeks · cohort-based
Advanced Protocols
- Dose-response mapping and experimental design
- Biomarker selection for self-directed studies
- Reading chromatograms and MS traces critically
- Case studies from the Verdaine lab
Cohort enrollment
03 · Ongoing
Community
- Monthly journal-club discussions
- Private research forum with Verdaine scientists
- Literature round-ups curated by the editors
- Early access to new Journal articles
Academy alumni
Faculty
Taught by scientists, written by editors.
Academy coursework is authored by the Verdaine scientific team and our editorial contributors — working research pharmacists, PhDs in biochemistry, and independent researchers who have spent their careers reading the literature.
The format is unhurried and written. No flashy videos, no gimmicks. Long-form reading, primary citations, and guided exercises.