We’re delighted to announce our keynote speaker for CCP4 Northern 2026: Prof. Laura Spagnolo, from the University of Glasgow. Her confirmation marks an exciting milestone as we finalise the programme for this year’s meeting. Prof. Spagnolo’s research focuses on structural biology and cryo-electron microscopy, and her keynote will be a highlight of the programme. You …
We are excited to announce that the CCP4 Northern Structural Biology Meeting is returning to Newcastle for 2026! Join us for three days of cutting-edge research, networking, and technical insights in the heart of the North. We look forward to seeing you in Newcastle!
The installation of our new cryo-electron microscope at Newcastle University has reached a significant milestone. The system is now fully insulated with SF6 gas, With the microscope powered up, the electron beam was successfully turned on. Here is the first picture of an empty grid taken with the Tundra at our facility! Next steps are …
We’re excited to share the latest advances in the Tundra project as of 20 August 2025. The installation is moving swiftly, and here’s how things stand: The wiring had continued and the microscope is connected and fully integrated with its dedicated IT unit, The protective enclosure is now being carefully assembled around the microscope. Manual …
We are thrilled to announce that our brand-new ThermoFisher Scientific Tundra Cryo-EM has arrived and is now being installed! Over the past few days, ThermoFisher’s engineers have been hard at work assembling the system in our new microscopy facility. The microscopy suite prepared for installation, with components arriving and tools ready for assembly. The Tundra’s …
Following a recent audit, the Newcastle University Structural Biology Facility has been awarded a Bronze LEAF Award in recognition of our commitment to sustainable laboratory practices. . The LEAF programme (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) is a sustainability initiative designed for research, teaching, and medical laboratories. It provides a framework of practical actions that lab users …
