Cryogenic Electron Microscopy Core

The Boston University Cryogenic Electron Microscopy (BU Cryo-EM) Core Facility, located at the Center for Advanced Biomedical Research on the BU Medical Campus, is a custom-designed microscope facility dedicated to supporting researchers using cryo-EM and cryo-ET techniques. The facility offers exceptional instrumentation, training, and advice to help researchers address their scientific questions using cryo-EM/cryo-ET techniques. The BU Cryo-EM team provides comprehensive technical and scientific support throughout the entire cryo-EM and cryo-ET workflow, from sample preparation to data collection and processing.

Instruments and Services

How to Schedule

Interested new users, please email the BU Cryo-EM Core Facility at cryoem@bu.edu to schedule an initial consultation to discuss how we can best meet your microscope needs and scientific goals.

Visit the BU Cryo-EM website for more information and rates.

Contact

Esther Bullitt, PhD
Professor and Core Facility Director (Team Lead)
bullitt@bu.edu

Chad Hicks, PhD
Cryo-EM Scientist (Core Facility Manager)
hickscw@bu.edu

Christopher Akey, PhD
Professor (Core Facility Advisor)
cakey@bu.edu

Location

Center for Advanced Biomedical Research (CABR)
700 Albany St., Room W-110A
Boston, MA 02118

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