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Side-by-side comparison of equipment, pricing, and access policies across cryo-EM and mass spectrometry core facilities.
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Equipment
Compare available microscopes, detectors, and mass spectrometers across facilities
Pricing
Side-by-side internal and external hourly rates for each instrument
External Access
Which facilities accept outside researchers and their application process
Wait Times
Estimated queue lengths for popular instruments like the Titan Krios
Location
Find the closest facility to your institution or travel-friendly options
Sample Prep
Available vitrification and sample preparation equipment at each facility
Interactive Comparison Tool
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