Biophysical Instrumentation: Services & Fees
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The Biophysical Instrumentation Facility and the Megalab Core have been combined to form the new ¹ú²úÔ´´ 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:
- VU labs: click here
- VUMC labs: email Heather Kroh
- 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.