NIGMS Mature Synchrotron Resources for Structural Biology (P30) Program
The Mature Synchrotron Resources (MSRs) for Structural Biology (PAR-22-166) provide the biomedical research community with access to state-of-the-art X-ray beamlines, user support and training for the generation and analysis of structural and cellular biology data.
MSRs are accessible to all biomedical researchers whose projects are vetted through a peer review process. Consult the Funded Resources for information on how to apply for access.
Program contacts:
Thomas Cho, Ph.D. and
Anne Gershenson, Ph.D.
Key Objectives of Mature Synchrotron Resources

User Access
- Equal-opportunity nationwide access
- Available techniques include
- Fiber Diffraction
- Macromolecular Crystallography
- Small- and Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering
- Soft X-ray Tomography
- X-ray Spectroscopy and Imaging
- X-ray Footprinting with Mass Spectrometry

User Support
- Sample preparation & shipping guidance
- Data collection & processing

User Training
- On-site & remote training
- Workshops
- Videos
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This page last updated on
03/03/2025 3:52 PM