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
24th – 26th of June, 2024
How to apply
external pageCryoEM application formcall_made (application deadline: 2 weeks before the course starts). Master and PhD students are required to register on myStudies, course number 327-2144-00L.
Contact
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Bilal Qureshi
HPM C55.2
Tel: +41 44 633 9299
Email:
Miroslav Peterek
HPM C55.2
Tel: +41 44 633 0067
Emal:
Dr. Peng Zeng
HPM D48
Tel: +41 44 633 8034
Email: