Cryo-EM & Mass Spec Facilities in Pennsylvania
Browse cryo-EM, cryo-ET, and mass spectrometry core facilities across Pennsylvania. Compare equipment inventories, hourly rates, and external access policies.
Research Hubs in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
3 institutions · 40-mile radius
Philadelphia's research ecosystem includes UPenn, Drexel, Thomas Jefferson, and the Wistar Institute.
Pittsburgh
2 institutions · 40-mile radius
University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon anchor the region's cryo-EM and mass spectrometry services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find cryo-EM facilities in Pennsylvania?
Browse our directory to find cryo-EM and mass spectrometry core facilities in Pennsylvania. We list equipment inventories, contact details, and external access policies.
Can external researchers access cryo-EM in Pennsylvania?
Many core facilities in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Facilities in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 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.