1st SciLifeLab Workshop on MicroED

About

The 1st SciLifeLab Workshop on MicroED is a comprehensive 3-day training program designed to introduce participants to Microcrystal Electron Diffraction techniques. The workshop combines theoretical lectures with intensive practical sessions in sample preparation, microscopy, and data processing.

Workshop Format

Participants will be divided into 4 groups for hands-on sessions, rotating between:

• Lab sessions for sample preparation
• Microscopy sessions with data collection
• Data processing and analysis

All sessions take place at the Air & Fire venue, Lab facilities, and Microscope control room at SciLifeLab.

Tutors and Organizers

Expert Instructors:

• Max Clabbers, Aarhus University
• Gerhard Hofer, Stockholm University
• Lei Wang, Stockholm University
• Johan Unge, Umeå University
• Mathieu Coinçon, Stockholm University
• Karin Walldén, Stockholm University
• Marta Carroni, Stockholm University

Program Overview

Day 1 - Wednesday, September 10

• Morning: Welcome, theory and introduction sessions
• Afternoon: Group rotations begin with sample preparation and microscopy/data processing

Day 2 - Thursday, September 11

• Full day: Intensive hands-on sessions with group rotations
• Evening: Course dinner at 18:30

Day 3 - Friday, September 12

• Morning: Final practical sessions
• Afternoon: Data processing, discussion of results, and workshop evaluation

What You'll Learn

• Theoretical foundations of MicroED
• Sample preparation techniques for electron diffraction
• Practical microscopy skills for data collection
• Data processing and structure determination
• Best practices and troubleshooting

Registration Information

Details about registration and requirements will be announced soon. The workshop includes:

• All training materials
• Coffee/tea breaks with refreshments
• Lunch on all days
• Course dinner on Thursday evening

Partners and Sponsors

The workshop is supported by:

• SciLifeLab
• Stockholm University
• Novo Nordisk Fonden
• ThermoFisher Scientific
• Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse
• CryoNET

For more information about MicroED and this workshop, please contact the organizers at SciLifeLab.