NIGMS National Centers for Cryoelectron Microscopy (R24) Program

The NIGMS National Centers for Cryoelectron Microscopy (NCCEM, PAR-23-118 ) provide the biomedical research community with access to state-of-the-art equipment, technical support, and training for the production and analysis of high-resolution cryoelectron microscopy (cryoEM) data.

The Centers offer equal-opportunity nationwide access to their services through an open application process. Detailed information on offerings and applying for access can be found on cryoemcenters.org .

For program information, contact​​:
Paula Flicker, Ph.D. and Veronica Taylor, Ph.D.

Key Objectives of NIGMS National Centers for Cryoelectron Microscopy

Screening

  • Access to sample preparation equipment
  • Access to screening equipment
  • Expert assistance

Data Collection​​

  • Access to state-of-the-art equipment for collecting high-resolution data
  • Expert assistance

Training

  • Training programs to help users become independent cryoEM practitioners

Funded Centers

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  • Bacterial riboswitch model, unpublished work from E. Campos Chavez, V. Tokars, and A. Mondragon, image provided by S2C2/Wah Chiu.
  • Grid freezing, image provided by Steve Reichow/PNCC
  • Training group, image provided by Steve Reichow/PNCC

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