Cryo-EM IPC

The Cryo-EM Facility (CEF) at the Institute of Physical Chemistry offers services related to the high-resolution data collection for structural biology.

The CEF houses a state-of-the-art Krios G4 Transmission Electron Microscope equipped with Selectris Energy Filter and Falcon 4i Direct Electron Detector for sample screening and data collection.

For sample preparation, the facility offers a Vitrobot Mark IV plunge-freezer.

Sample preparation and screening can be performed by CEF staff as a service for a fee, but users may also choose to get trained by CEF staff and perform those tasks independently.

Users are responsible for the biochemical preparation of samples, the facility offers services ranging from sample freezing to data collection. CEF also offers free consultations regarding the feasibility of projects and proper sample preparation.

Data processing and interpretation is the users’ responsibility. The facility offers advice and can refer inexperienced users to collaboration partners with the necessary expertise.

For appointments, further information, terms of use and pricing, check out our website and/or email us.