Microscopy Training Cryogenic EM

Course Overview

This 3-day introductory course on cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) provides theoretical and hands-on learning for new operators, utilizing lectures, demonstrations and hands-on sessions.

The objectives of the course are: 

• Overview of cryoEM theory, instrumentation, operation and applications
• Prepare cryoEM sample (vitrification using Vitrobot)
• Set-up, align and operate a cryoTEM successfully and safely
• Set up automated data collection
• Basic processing steps to analyze/interpret the data e.g., reconstruction 3D volumes

ECTS points

1 credit for full course.

Course fee

Full course for Master Students of ETH Zurich: no fee
Full course for Academia: 260 CHF
Full course for all other participants 960 CHF
Lectures only: no fee

Number of Participants

Lectures are open to up to 25 students. Practical sessions using ScopeM cryo TEM instruments are offered, but only for limited number. 

Dates for upcoming course

2025.11.10--2025.11.12

How to apply

external page CryoEM application form (application deadline: 2 weeks before the course starts). Master and PhD students are required to register on myStudies, course number 327-​2144-00L.