Cryo-EM & Mass Spec Facilities Near Boston / Cambridge
The Boston-Cambridge corridor is the densest concentration of cryo-EM and mass spectrometry infrastructure in the US. Harvard, MIT, Boston University, and dozens of biotech companies maintain world-class facilities.
Research Institutions Within 40 Miles
Harvard University
Boston / Cambridge, MA
MIT
Boston / Cambridge, MA
Boston University
Boston / Cambridge, MA
Dana-Farber
Boston / Cambridge, MA
Broad Institute
Boston / Cambridge, MA
Common Instruments Near Boston / Cambridge
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 Boston / Cambridge
Boston and Cambridge form the densest cluster of cryo-EM infrastructure in the United States. Harvard Medical School's cryo-EM center operates Titan Krios and Glacios systems serving both internal researchers and the broader Boston biotech community. MIT's cryo-EM facility supports the Koch Institute and Department of Biology. Boston University has expanded its structural biology capabilities significantly in recent years. The Broad Institute bridges academic and translational cryo-EM, while Dana-Farber provides specialized cancer biology applications. The proximity to hundreds of biotech and pharmaceutical companies in Kendall Square and the Seaport makes this corridor uniquely positioned for industry-academic collaboration in structural biology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does cryo-EM cost in Boston?
Academic internal rates in the Boston area typically range from $80-150/hr for a Glacios and $150-250/hr for a Titan Krios. External academic rates are roughly 1.5-2x internal rates. Industry users should expect $250-400/hr depending on the institution.
Can I use Harvard's cryo-EM facility as an external researcher?
Yes. Harvard Medical School's cryo-EM facility accepts external academic and industry users through their core facility service agreement program. Contact the facility directly for current rates and availability.
Which Boston facilities have a Titan Krios?
Harvard Medical School, MIT, and the Broad Institute all operate Titan Krios systems. Several biotech companies in the area also have private Krios installations.