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

 
 

Instituto Gulbenkian de Medicina Molecular (GIMM) (Lisbon) – Regional Node

 

Experimental planning and user training covering sample preparation, negative staining, data collection, and data processing for electron microscopy and electron tomography of biological specimens. This includes in vitro, cellular, and tissue preparation for cryo-tomography, as well as data processing and analysis supported by neural networks and artificial intelligence. Training activities are directed toward both regional and national users.

Coordinator: Ana Vinagre

 
 

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