Cryo-EM✓ External Access
UC San Diego Cryo-EM Facility
University of California, San Diego
📍 LA JOLLA, CA · Website ↗
Dedicated to providing tools and expertise for the study of cellular and macromolecular structures through single-particle and tomographic techniques. Recharge facility serving UCSD and non-profit researchers on the Torrey Pines Mesa.
Equipment Inventory(5 instruments)
chameleon
SPT Labtech
Vitrobot Mark IV
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Vitrification
Krios G4
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Titan Krios
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Internal: $85/hr
Tundra
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Screening
Voltage: 100 kV
Detector: Falcon 4i
Published Rates
As published by the facility, retrieved Aug 10, 2026 · source. Rates change; confirm with the facility before budgeting.
| Service | Rate | Applies to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facility staff labor | $150 per hour | internal | — |
| Krios instrument rate | $85.42/hr | internal | UC San Diego users only; external users contact facility |
| Vitrobot / manual plunge freezer | $69.75/session | internal | — |
| Wet lab access | $10.20 | internal | one-time fee per reservation |
Pricing
| Instrument | Internal Rate | External Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titan Krios | $85/hr | — | Internal rate $85.42/hr. External: contact facility manager. Vitrobot $69.75/session. Staff labor $150/hr. |