Cryo-EM & Mass Spec Facilities Near Baltimore / Washington D.C.
The Baltimore–Washington corridor includes Johns Hopkins, NIH, University of Maryland, and Janelia Research Campus.
Research Institutions Within 60 Miles
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore / Washington D.C., MD
NIH
Baltimore / Washington D.C., MD
University of Maryland
Baltimore / Washington D.C., MD
Janelia/HHMI
Baltimore / Washington D.C., MD
Common Instruments Near Baltimore / Washington D.C.
Cryo-EM
Titan Krios G4
Cryo-EM
Glacios 2
Mass Spec
Orbitrap Astral
Mass Spec
timsTOF Ultra
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About Cryo-EM & Structural Biology Near Baltimore / Washington D.C.
The Baltimore-Washington corridor is a major center for structural biology research. Johns Hopkins University operates a well-equipped cryo-EM facility serving its medical school and school of public health. The NIH in Bethesda runs some of the most advanced cryo-EM instrumentation in the country through its intramural research program. The University of Maryland adds regional capacity, and Janelia Research Campus (HHMI) in nearby Ashburn, Virginia pushes the boundaries of cryo-EM and cryo-ET methodology development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I do cryo-EM near Baltimore or Washington DC?
Johns Hopkins University, NIH (Bethesda), University of Maryland, and Janelia Research Campus (HHMI) all operate cryo-EM facilities in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Can external researchers use NIH cryo-EM facilities?
NIH's cryo-EM facilities primarily serve intramural researchers, but collaborative access may be available. Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland are more accessible options for external users.