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title: Automate Biology Lab Protocols | The OT-2 Python API
description: In this webinar, learn how to effectively use Opentrons' Python API in your biology lab to modify and create automation protocols and integrate labware
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# **Automate Biology Lab Protocols with the OT-2 Python Protocol API**

# ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

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*In the long history of humankind ... those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.   * Charles Darwin

 

Opentrons' mission is to increase the pace of life science advancements. Our open-source protocol library is core to this mission, as it offers scientists a platform to share protocols and reproduce each others' results.

 

In this webinar, learn how to effectively use our Python API to open the door to endless possibilities with the OT-2.

 

This 40-minute webinar provides useful tips on:

- Modifying protocols from the Opentrons Protocol Library
- Writing your own Python protocols
- Integrating any piece of labware into your OT-2 workflow
- … as well as an overview on the basics of OT-2 control

 

Prerequisite:

- Basic proficiency in Python

 

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# Speakers

## ![Nick-Diehl_200x200](https://insights.opentrons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nick-Diehl_200x200.png?width=92&name=Nick-Diehl_200x200.png)Nick Diehl

Applications Engineer, Opentrons

 

 

 

 

Nick graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Biomedical Engineering degree in 2018. He joined Opentrons in 2019 to deliver bespoke solutions to OT-2 users around the world.

 

 

 

## ![mike-asham_bw_100x100](https://insights.opentrons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mike-asham_bw_100x100.png?width=92&name=mike-asham_bw_100x100.png)Mike Asham

Director of Applications Sciences and Solutions, Opentrons

 

 

 

 

Mike joined Opentrons in 2021 as the Director of Applications Sciences & Solutions. He has a diverse automation background with over 10+ years in the field using a variety of high throughput platforms and research experience specializing in Genomics & Molecular  
Oncology.

 

 

Originally aired 09/22/2021.

 

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