Supported by CCR Office of Science and Technology Resources (OSTR)

NCI CCR volume Electron Microscopy

Enabling Discoveries in Cell Biology and Structural Biology via High-Resolution 3-D Electron Microscopy

CCR volume EM (CvEM)
Collaboration

Welcome

At the CCR volume Electron Microscopy (CvEM), we develop and utilize new techniques and emerging technologies for high resolution 3-D electron microscopy in cell biology (CvEM).

(CvEM) is divided into two distinct components: In the Collaboratory, NCI researchers can work with us on important problems that are well-suited to our capabilities. This component of the (CvEM) is designed to use emerging tools in 3-D electron microscopy to undertake biological research relevant to the NCI/NIH mission. The Collaboratory is overseen by the (CvEM) Advisory Panel, appointed by NCI leadership. In the technology development component, we pursue innovations in volume EM approaches to expand the technological toolkit and open new avenues for future research. Work carried out by the (CvEM) is supported by instrumentation at the Advanced Technology Research Facility in Frederick, MD.

Mission

The overall goal of the CCR volume Electron Microscopy is to apply emerging technologies in 3-D electron microscopy to problems of fundamental interest in cancer and HIV/AIDS.

Research

Our research program primarily focuses on the use of electron microscopic techniques to acquire and analyze high resolution structures of molecules, cells and tissues in 3-D at the highest possible resolutions.

Address

Street:

8560 Progress Drive

City:

Frederick

State:

MD

Zip:

21701