About

Started in 2014, the MEMC is dedicated to transmission electron microscopy including traditional TEM, electron cryomicroscopy (cryoEM), electron cryotomography (cryoET), and electron diffraction of microcrystals (microED). It houses four electron microscopes: a 300kV Titan Krios, a 200kV Glacios, a 200kV F20, and a 120kV Spirit. These microscopes are available to researchers either for direct use or aided by MEMC personnel to collect data aimed at high-resolution structural biology projects. We can help with sample preparation, data collection, and data processing.

The goal of the UVA SOM Shared Research Resource Cores is to provide researchers with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, technology, and scientific expertise for the communal advantage of our institution’s investigators so that they can effectively carry out the research mission of the University. The Molecular Electron Microscopy Core (MEMC) supports this by providing access to the best electron microscopes available and strives to make the user experience as smooth and efficient as possible.