COVID-19 Research Support: the Department of Energy wants to ensure they are doing everything possible to enable research into the COVID-19 virus and the search for an effective vaccine or other treatment. The new LBMS is now offering a streamlined and expedited rapid access proposal process for groups that require cryo-EM time for projects directly related to COVID-19.
See also: DOE structural biology resources with a list of their basic characteristics and points of contact.
A world leading facility for multiscale bio-imaging
The Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure (LBMS) is a state-of-the-art center for life science imaging located at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The center offers access to state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopes and laboratory equipment for studies on the building blocks of all living organisms and their behavior.
The next deadline for LBMS proposals and time requests is September 15, 2021. | Submission Details
Access
Access to the facility is free of charge and granted through a peer-reviewed proposal process. See the LBMS User Guide for details.
Proposals
The Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure has two calls for proposals each year. The deadlines are March 15 and September 15.
Scheduling
Once your instrument time has been allocated, please email us at the following address to schedule.
About Us
The mission of the Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure (LBMS) is to accelerate our fundamental understanding about the building blocks of all living organisms and their function. By gaining the fundamental knowledge, LBMS aims to foster faster developments in biotechnology and medicine to meet the Nation’s needs in biofuels and healthcare. LBMS fulfills its mission by offering expertise and access to highly advanced cryo-electron microscopic capabilities to the greater research community.
A Complementary Facility
The strong partnership and co-location with the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility, enables researchers to take their sciences to the next level by combining cryo-EM capabilities with ultrabright x-ray crystallography, scattering, and imaging.
Learn more about the NSLS-II and its vibrant life science community.
Training
Access to the Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure includes opportunities for training and coaching by experts. You will find a detailed list and description of training opportunities on the training website once training programs are available.
LBMS operations are funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Biological and Environmental Research program (KP1607011).
