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Center for Structural Biology

Biophysical Instrumentation: Services & Fees

 

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The Biophysical Instrumentation Facility and the Megalab Core have been combined to form the new Vanderbilt Center for Structural Biology Labs and Instrumentation Facility in iLab. The Biomolecular Crystallography Facility will be added in September 2024.

Training

  • Required of all first time users
  • Must be completed before self-service access is granted
  • Covers basic operation of the instrument
  • To schedule training*, contact Noah Saracho and provide him with an iLab billing number for you or your PI
  • See Fees section below for current training fees

Instrument Time

  • Includes access to instrument and accessories as scheduled by user
  • Short-term data file storage
  • Access to LAN and printer for report generation or file transfer
  • Basic operational assistance (initial set-up, instrument malfunction resolution)
  • Maintenance and repair of the instrument and accessories

Fees

  • Fees are set yearly by Core Management and subject to change
  • Current training fee for new users of CSB biophysical instruments is $59.80
  • Current Usage Rates:
  • Additional Charges: Damage to equipment caused by user negligence or abuse will result in charges for replacement or repair costs as well revocation of access privileges.