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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