Thomas Edwards
@the-virosphere.bsky.social
Senior Scientist and facility manager for the NCI’s National Cryo-EM Facility. Will discuss at length: science, viruses, history, anime, sci-fi, and Star Trek. Views expressed are strictly my own.
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Access National Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility
The National Cryo-EM Facility (NCEF) at NCI provides researchers access to the latest technology for high resolution imaging. Find information on how to request access to NCEF.
www.cancer.gov
Since Bluesky has been blowing up lately I’ll introduce myself: Hi! I’m Thomas and I operate the National Cryo-EM Facility for the NCI in the USA. We offer free cryo-EM imaging to cancer researchers at academic and non-profit institutions in the USA www.cancer.gov/research/resources/cryoem/access
Despite the current US Government shutdown, the National Cryo-EM Facility housed at Frederick National Laboratory remains open. FNL is operated by federal contractors that are forward funded and we have not run out of money yet. This status may change depending on the length of the shutdown.
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Despite the current US Government shutdown, the National Cryo-EM Facility housed at Frederick National Laboratory remains open. FNL is operated by federal contractors that are forward funded and we have not run out of money yet. This status may change depending on the length of the shutdown.
Disclaimer: I am fine.
But does anyone know of any good voids to scream into that are located in the DMV area? Just, you know, asking for general knowledge sake. Also, is a reservation is necessary?
But does anyone know of any good voids to scream into that are located in the DMV area? Just, you know, asking for general knowledge sake. Also, is a reservation is necessary?
August 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Disclaimer: I am fine.
But does anyone know of any good voids to scream into that are located in the DMV area? Just, you know, asking for general knowledge sake. Also, is a reservation is necessary?
But does anyone know of any good voids to scream into that are located in the DMV area? Just, you know, asking for general knowledge sake. Also, is a reservation is necessary?
Happy Anniversary to the National Cryo-EM Facility sponsored by the National Cancer Institute! We opened our doors 8 years ago on May 17, 2017. We started with a single Krios and have undergone a move, expansion and served over 170 primary investigators in the extramural cancer research community!
May 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Happy Anniversary to the National Cryo-EM Facility sponsored by the National Cancer Institute! We opened our doors 8 years ago on May 17, 2017. We started with a single Krios and have undergone a move, expansion and served over 170 primary investigators in the extramural cancer research community!
December 19, 2024 at 9:52 PM
#cryoem protip: when walking into the microscope room during an upgrade and hearing the FSE say things are going well, do not say “wow, I guess this is going to be quick!” The microscope will hear you and promptly break when you exit the room.
Yes, I did this, and yes it happened. Learn from me.
Yes, I did this, and yes it happened. Learn from me.
November 20, 2024 at 7:11 PM
#cryoem protip: when walking into the microscope room during an upgrade and hearing the FSE say things are going well, do not say “wow, I guess this is going to be quick!” The microscope will hear you and promptly break when you exit the room.
Yes, I did this, and yes it happened. Learn from me.
Yes, I did this, and yes it happened. Learn from me.
Good News Everyone! We are hiring at NCI-NCEF! We are looking for a cryo-EM specialist to be compensated at the Scientist I level. If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact me. leidosbiomed.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
Scientist I, Cryo-EM Specialist
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Cancer Research Technology Program (CRTP) develops and implements emerging technology, cancer biology expertise and research c...
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November 18, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Good News Everyone! We are hiring at NCI-NCEF! We are looking for a cryo-EM specialist to be compensated at the Scientist I level. If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact me. leidosbiomed.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
Since Bluesky has been blowing up lately I’ll introduce myself: Hi! I’m Thomas and I operate the National Cryo-EM Facility for the NCI in the USA. We offer free cryo-EM imaging to cancer researchers at academic and non-profit institutions in the USA www.cancer.gov/research/resources/cryoem/access
Access National Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility
The National Cryo-EM Facility (NCEF) at NCI provides researchers access to the latest technology for high resolution imaging. Find information on how to request access to NCEF.
www.cancer.gov
November 14, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Since Bluesky has been blowing up lately I’ll introduce myself: Hi! I’m Thomas and I operate the National Cryo-EM Facility for the NCI in the USA. We offer free cryo-EM imaging to cancer researchers at academic and non-profit institutions in the USA www.cancer.gov/research/resources/cryoem/access
The cryo-EM paradox, everything is running great and the sample queue is at a week, but if I announce the queue is short one or more instruments will break just as I receive an influx of samples.
June 5, 2024 at 9:28 PM
The cryo-EM paradox, everything is running great and the sample queue is at a week, but if I announce the queue is short one or more instruments will break just as I receive an influx of samples.
Happy Holidays from everyone at NCEF!
December 21, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Happy Holidays from everyone at NCEF!