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Nanocrystal Electron Diffraction Facility (2023–2024)

Abstract:
This proposal aims to establish an advanced micro-crystal electron diffraction (MicroED) facility. Accurate determination of molecular structure is of crucial importance for the understanding of biological processes, the design of new materials and drugs and enhancing the efficiency of agriculture. The facility will establish an Australia-first dedicated micro-crystal electron diffractometer. The new equipment will provide new capabilities by enabling structure determination using nanometre-size crystals, and complement the already existing structural chemistry and biology facilities available at the participating institutions and nation-wide.This proposal aims to establish an advanced micro-crystal electron diffraction (MicroED) facility. Accurate determination of molecular structure is of crucial importance for the understanding of biological processes, the design of new materials and drugs and enhancing the efficiency of agriculture. The facility will establish an Australia-first dedicated micro-crystal electron diffractometer. The new equipment will provide new capabilities by enabling structure determination using nanometre-size crystals, and complement the already existing structural chemistry and biology facilities available at the participating institutions and nation-wide.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Researchers:

  • Professor Bostjan Kobe

    NHMRC Leadership Fellow
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate Professor
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience

  • Professor Roger Wepf

    Director
    Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis
    Director
    Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure)

  • Professor Brett Collins

    NHMRC Leadership Fellow - GL
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience
    NHMRC Leadership Fellow - GL
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience
    of Institute for Molecular Bioscien
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience
    Affiliate Professor of School of Bi
    School of Biomedical Sciences
    Faculty of Medicine

  • Professor Luke Guddat

    Professor
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science
    Director of HDR Students of School
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council