Cryo-EM & Mass Spec Facilities in California
Browse cryo-EM, cryo-ET, and mass spectrometry core facilities across California. Compare equipment inventories, hourly rates, and external access policies.
Research Hubs in California
San Francisco Bay Area
6 institutions · 60-mile radius
The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the world's premier hubs for structural biology and cryo-EM research. Home to UCSF, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
San Diego
4 institutions · 40-mile radius
San Diego is a powerhouse for structural biology, anchored by Scripps Research, UC San Diego, and the Salk Institute with multiple Titan Krios systems.
Los Angeles
4 institutions · 50-mile radius
Greater Los Angeles hosts major cryo-EM installations at UCLA, Caltech, USC, and City of Hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find cryo-EM facilities in California?
Browse our directory to find cryo-EM and mass spectrometry core facilities in California. We list equipment inventories, contact details, and external access policies.
Can external researchers access cryo-EM in California?
Many core facilities in California accept external academic and industry users through service agreements. Rates vary by instrument and user type. Check individual facility pages for current access policies and pricing.
What cryo-EM equipment is available in California?
Facilities in California typically house instruments including Titan Krios, Glacios, and Talos Arctica microscopes for cryo-EM and cryo-ET, along with mass spectrometry systems like Orbitrap and timsTOF platforms.
About Cryo-EM & Structural Biology in California
California is home to research institutions with cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET), and mass spectrometry core services. These shared-use facilities provide academic researchers and industry partners access to instruments like the Thermo Fisher Titan Krios, Glacios, Orbitrap mass spectrometers, and Bruker timsTOF systems for structural biology and proteomics research.
External researchers can access many of these facilities through institutional service agreements, with rates varying by instrument and user type. For researchers needing faster turnaround, private Contract Research Organizations (CROs) offer expedited cryo-EM and mass spectrometry services with dedicated support.