Save the date for the upcoming iNext Sample Preparation Workshop
The goal of the workshop is to teach users the best practices in sample preparation for cryo-EM imaging. The workshop will include lectures but otherwise principally be hands-on, with students preparing vitrified samples on plunge-freezing devices including a demo of the chameleon next generation freezing device. Clipping and loading for Thermo Fisher Scientific autoloaders will also be demonstrated. Students will screen the samples they freeze with an eBIC Titan Krios microscope.
This workshop will be geared toward researchers relatively new to the field of cryo-EM, but who already have some prior experience of plunge freezing. The course is open to academic and industrial applicants. The course is funded by iNext & Diamond Light Source. This funding includes the cost of the course, accommodation and subsidence. However, you will need to cover the cost of your travel to and from the course. Industrial applicants will be able to access the course on a chargeable basis.
Applicants must show they are using cryo-EM as part of their research and have access to a plunge-freezing device. The workshop aims to equip participants with the necessary skill set to further develop their cryo-EM expertise at their home institutes and eBIC. Several biological test samples will be provided allowing participants hands on experience with a variety of samples.
Places are strictly limited to 12 academic delegates. Places will be allocated on the grounds of merit and anticipated benefit. 4 industry delegates will be selected by eBIC for industry.
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
• You are using cryoEM as part of your current research and already have some experience.
• You have access to a plunge freezing device.
Before beginning the application process please prepare the following documents to upload to the registration page:
• A cover letter describing your motivation for applying for the course, and how this will benefit your research and/or facility. Please also describe your current role/position and your groups plans for using EM.
• A letter of support from your PhD supervisor or lab PI if you are a PostDoc.
KEY DATES
Workshop – 16 - 19th October 2023 (Draft agenda below)
Selection announcment – 1st September 2023
Application review – August 2023
Applications close – End of July 2023
Applications open – June 2023
All applicants will be notified with the outcome of their application by 1st Sept 2023.
If successful, you will be asked to formally accept your place by registering online. Academic places will be free of charge and industrial places incur a fee, both to include:
- all meals and refreshments
- accommodation at Ridgeway House based on Harwell Campus, checking in on Sunday 15th October and checking out on Thursday 19th October
You will need to arrange and pay for your own travel to get to Diamond.
| Monday 16th October | |
| 11:00-17:00 |
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| Tuesday 17th October | |
| 10:00-17:00 |
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| Wednesday 18th October | |
| 10:00-17:00 |
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| Thursday 19th October | |
| 10:00-14:00 |
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For any further information about this workshop, please contact the Diamond Events team. For scientific enquiries regarding this workshop, please contact kyle.morris@diamond.ac.uk.
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