FACILITY UPDATE
Dear UW-Madison Cryo-EM Community,
The Cryo-Electron Microscopy Research Center (CEMRC) will close early at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026). Instrument scheduling and meetings will be unavailable during this closure.
We will resume our normal operations on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Email will be monitored intermittently during this time.
For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at cryoem@biochem.wisc.edu.
The UW-Madison Cryo-EM Research Center Team
May the sprit of Memorial Day remind us of the price of freedom, and inspire us to live with gratitidue and compassion.
11th International Congress on Electron Tomography
We are pleased to announce the 11th International Congress on Electron Tomography, taking place August 9 – 12, 2026, in Madison, WI.
Whether you are developing novel imaging strategies, pushing the boundaries of resolution and automation, or applying tomographic methods to solve critical scientific challenges, the 11th International Congress on Electron Tomography will be an invaluable platform for advancing knowledge and building lasting partnerships.
Join us in celebrating the power of seeing science from every angle.
The UW-Madison Cryo-Electron Microscopy Research Center (CEMRC) is a research facility located in the Hector F. DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Complex on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The UW-Madison CEMRC is dedicated to providing instrumentation, technical assistance, training, and access to cryo-EM for the UW-Madison research community. The CEMRC manages and operates four cryo-microscopes for data collection by single particle, tomography, and micro-ED. The microscopes are overseen by experienced staff who offer consultation and training in negative-stain and vitrified sample preparation, single particle analysis, tomography, data processing and additional computational support.
The UW-Madison CEMRC welcomes investigators from other universities and industry.
The UW-Madison Cryo-Electron Microscopy Research Center (CEMRC) is a cross-campus initiative led by a coalition of partners including the Department of Biochemistry, the School of Medicine and Public Health, the Morgridge Institute for Research, the UW Carbone Cancer Center, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, and the College of Engineering Nanoscale Imaging and Analysis Center.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
If you’re interested in starting a project, please complete and email us the Project and Sample Submission Forms. Once we receive your forms, we’ll coordinate a convenient time to meet and discuss your project in detail. During this meeting, we’ll explore your ideas, requirements, and goals to ensure we provide the best possible support for your project.
Data Collection
Ready for data collection on the Arctica or Krios? Please complete and email us a Pre-session Information Form.
iLab Login
The CEMRC utilizes iLab to efficiently manage and track all projects. Log into your iLab account with your NetID.
GUIDES
iLab Access Calendar Guide
To access and schedule equipment time and staff support on CEMRC iLab calendars, please refer to this guide.
Accessing Your Imaged Data via Globus
To access and manage your imaging data using Globus, please follow the steps outlined in this guide.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Any use of the resources in the UW-Madison Cryo-EM Research Center (CEMRC) or the NIH-funded Midwest Center for Cryo-ET (MCCET) requires acknowledgement of use of the resources in presentations and publications as follows:
STANDARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEMRC: “Some of this work was performed in the Cryo-EM Research Center (CEMRC) in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.”
MCCET: “Some of this work was performed at the Midwest Center for Cryo-ET (MCCET) and the Cryo-EM Research Center located in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, supported by the NIH Common Fund Transformative High Resolution Cryo-Electron Microscopy program (U24 GM139168).”
AUTHORSHIP
We perform work that is highly collaborative. For each project, our center group members devote significant effort in carrying out the projects at one or more phases in the project pipeline, from specimen preparation and data collection to structure interpretation. If your research project involved significant contributions from CEMRC or MCCET staff, please recognize our staff with co-authorship on presentations and publications.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CEMRC OFFICE HOURS
THURSDAYS
9:00 AM – 10 AM
DeLuca Biochemistry Building
B1131, 420 Henry Mall
Visit us for all inquiries regarding training, services, and more.
Questions?
Whether it’s about our services, projects, or anything else, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Contact Information
Elizabeth Wright, Director
Cheri Hampton, Operations Manager& Technical Manager
Matthew Larson, Systems Administrator
Corina Evans, Administrative Assistant II
Shipping Address
Cryo-EM Research Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
420 Henry Mall, Rm. B1131
Madison, WI 53706