Happy Holidays from NCEF!

Despite the current US Government shutdown, the National Cryo-EM Facility housed at Frederick National Laboratory remains open. FNL is operated by federal contractors that are forward funded and we have not run out of money yet. This status may change depending on the length of the shutdown.

Disclaimer: I am fine. But does anyone know of any good voids to scream into that are located in the DMV area? Just, you know, asking for general knowledge sake. Also, is a reservation is necessary?

Happy Anniversary to the National Cryo-EM Facility sponsored by the National Cancer Institute! We opened our doors 8 years ago on May 17, 2017. We started with a single Krios and have undergone a move, expansion and served over 170 primary investigators in the extramural cancer research community!

Happy Holidays to all those in the #cryoEM and #cryoET communities from us at NCEF!

#cryoem protip: when walking into the microscope room during an upgrade and hearing the FSE say things are going well, do not say “wow, I guess this is going to be quick!” The microscope will hear you and promptly break when you exit the room. Yes, I did this, and yes it happened. Learn from me.

Good News Everyone! We are hiring at NCI-NCEF! We are looking for a cryo-EM specialist to be compensated at the Scientist I level. If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact me. leidosbiomed.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

Since Bluesky has been blowing up lately I’ll introduce myself: Hi! I’m Thomas and I operate the National Cryo-EM Facility for the NCI in the USA. We offer free cryo-EM imaging to cancer researchers at academic and non-profit institutions in the USA www.cancer.gov/research/resources/cryoem/access

The cryo-EM paradox, everything is running great and the sample queue is at a week, but if I announce the queue is short one or more instruments will break just as I receive an influx of samples.

Happy Holidays from everyone at NCEF!