Cryo-EM & Mass Spec Facilities Near Chicago
Chicago offers robust cryo-EM and mass spectrometry through University of Chicago, Northwestern, and Argonne National Laboratory.
Research Institutions Within 50 Miles
Common Instruments Near Chicago
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 Chicago
Chicago offers robust cryo-EM capabilities through the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and nearby Argonne National Laboratory. UChicago's facility supports its strong structural biology and biochemistry programs. Northwestern's cryo-EM center serves the Feinberg School of Medicine and Weinberg College. Argonne's Advanced Photon Source complements cryo-EM with world-class X-ray crystallography, making the Chicago area a comprehensive structural biology hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I do cryo-EM in Chicago?
University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Argonne National Laboratory all offer cryo-EM capabilities in the Chicago area.
Does Argonne National Lab offer cryo-EM access?
Argonne provides electron microscopy capabilities through its Center for Nanoscale Materials. They also offer complementary X-ray crystallography at the Advanced Photon Source.