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Center for Structural Biology

Instrumentation Core: Services & Fees

The Biophysical Instrumentation Core and the Megalab Core have been combined to form the new Vanderbilt Center for Structural Biology Labs and Instrumentation Facility.

Training

  • Required of all first time users
  • Must be completed before self-service access is granted
  • Covers basic operation of the instrument
  • To schedule training*, contact Noah Saracho and provide him with an iLab billing number for you or your PI
  • See Fees section below for current training fees

Instrument Time

  • Includes access to instrument and accessories as scheduled by user
  • Short-term data file storage
  • Access to LAN and printer for report generation or file transfer
  • Basic operational assistance (initial set-up, instrument malfunction resolution)
  • Maintenance and repair of the instrument and accessories

Fees

  • Fees are set yearly by Core Management and subject to change
  • Current training fee for new users of CSB biophysical instruments is $59.80
  • Current Usage Rates:
  • Additional Charges: Damage to equipment caused by user negligence or abuse will result in charges for replacement or repair costs as well revocation of access privileges.