Tomas Kasza
Participants can perform routine alignments on an electron microscope, prepare samples for loading, image samples, and understand whether a grid is suitable for data collection. CryoEM Electron Microsopy is Module 3 in the 6-module series required to earn the advanced CryoEM Practitioner badge. The CryoEM Practitioner badge consists of six modules, each representing a fundamental skill essential to the practicing cryo-electron microscopist. Trainees may complete single modules to learn particular skills or earn the advanced CryoEM Practitioner badge by completing all modules. The modules are: 1) CryoEM Sample Preparation, 2) CryoEM Vitrification, 3) CryoEM Electron Microscopy, 4) Data Acquisition, 5) CryoEM 3D Reconstruction, and 6) CryoEM Visualization & Modeling.
Skills / Knowledge
- CryoEM Pre-Collection: Screening and Sample Clipping/Loading
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Earning Criteria
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To earn each badge, a participant must receive a mark of “Strong” on 70% of rubric items and a mark no lower than “Adequate” on EVERY rubric item. To earn the advanced CryoEM Practitioner badge, all module badges must be completed.