INL - International Iberian nanotechnology laboratory (Braga) -Advanced Electron Microscopy, Imaging & Spectroscopy (AEMIS)- Central Node

Basic and advanced level services and advanced training on cryo-electron microscopy, complemented with a sample preparation laboratory and data processing and analysis.

Coordinator: Paulo Ferreira

 
 
 

UM - University of minho (Braga) - regional node

Sample preparation (cell tomography and single particle analysis of proteins). The focus will be on data processing and storage, including training of academic users.

Coordinator: Andreia Gomes

 
 
 

I3S (porto) - regional node

Experimental planning and user training in sample preparation and data processing for single particle analysis of biological samples.

Coordinator: João Morais-Cabral

 
 
 

UC - University of Coimbra (Coimbra) - Regional node

 
 

Support and train users in sample preparation and data processing for cryo-EM tomography and single particle analysis of proteins and biological samples.

Coordinator: Luísa Cortes

 
 

uc - University of Beira Interior (Covilhã) - Regional node

 

Sample preparation, teaching and training activities at BSc, MSc and PhD levels. UBI participation is through the Optics Center (CO-UBI) and the Health Sciences Research Centre (CICS-UBI).

Coordinator: Sandra Mogo

 
 

ITQB NOVA - Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier (Oeiras) - Regional node

 

Experimental advice and training in sample preparation and data processing for micro-crystal electron diffraction and single particle analysis of proteins and protein complexes.

Coordinator: Pedro Matias

 
 

IGC – Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (Oeiras) – Regional Node

 

Experimental planning and user training in sample preparation, negative staining, data collection and data processing for electron microscopy and electron tomography of biological samples.

Coordinator: Erin Tranfield

 
 

iMM – Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (Lisbon) – Regional Node

 

In vitro, cellular and tissue sample preparation for Cryo-tomography. Data processing and analysis using neuronal networks and artificial intelligence. The training is focused on regional and national users.

Coordinator: Edgar Gomes

 
 

IST – Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon) – Regional Node

 

Sample preparation and data processing. Experimental advice and user training in sample preparation and data processing for single particle analysis of proteins and protein complexes.

Coordinator: Fábio Fernandes

 
 

UCIBIO-NOVA – Unidade de Ciências Biomoleculares Aplicadas (Monte da Caparica) – Regional Node

 

Sample preparation and data processing (single particle, electron tomography, micro-crystal electron diffraction); Training and education activities; Assistance in project planning and facilitating access to European EM facilities.

Coordinator: Ana Luisa Carvalho

 
 

MED – Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development (Évora) – Regional Node

 

Sample preparation and data processing. Training activities for MSc and PhD students. Improving capabilities for MED’s Advanced Microscopy and Flux Cytometry Unit as a potential user of cryo-EM.

Coordinator: Luís Alho

 
 

CCMAR – Centro de Ciências do Mar (Faro) – Regional Node

 

Sample preparation. Training in sample preparation and data analysis (in connection with the central node). Artificial intelligence applications to data analysis.

Coordinator: Adelino Canário