Macromolecular Crystallography 2019
Submitted by csalbego on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 15:34
Updated information!
NE-CAT is hosting a symposium, "Macromolecular Crystallography 2019", in honor of Kanagalaghatta “Raj” Rajashankar.
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Beamline Scientist Position, now accepting applications!
Submitted by csalbego on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 14:32The Northeastern Collaborative Access Team (NE-CAT), located at the Advanced Photon Source at the Argonne National Laboratory in suburban Chicago, is seeking applicants for a beamline scientist position. The primary responsibilities of the staff scientist will be to provide user training and support using NE-CAT’s X-ray beamlines; assist in setting up experiments; provide crystallographic expertise to ensure the highest quality data and structures; and contribute to the continued development of software tools.
Passing of NE-CAT Associate Director, Raj Rajashankar
Submitted by Updates on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 11:11
It is with deep sorrow that we note the passing of our colleague, Dr. Kanagalaghatta R. Rajashankar, long-time Associate Director of the Northeastern Collaborative Access Team (NE-CAT) at Sector 24 of the Advanced Photon Source. Dr. Rajashankar passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of May 22nd, 2019, after an extended battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Suma, and two daughters, Medha and Manasvi.
New HFM Installation
Submitted by Updates on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 00:00
During the September shutdown, new Horizontal Focusing Mirrors from Oxford FMB were installed on both 24-ID-C and 24-ID-E beamlines. The mirrors narrow the width of the beam, increasing the flux density at the sample.
Winter 2016 Newsletter
Submitted by Updates on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 14:31EIGER is Here!
Submitted by Updates on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 16:42
The EIGER 16M has arrived from Dectris and has been placed in the dry lab until installation on 24-ID-E.
Summer 2016 Newsletter
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Submitted by Updates on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 00:00RAPD Update
Submitted by Updates on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 00:00The computer running RAPD was upgraded during the May shutdown from CentOS 5 to CentOS 6. This included updates to the web server software. Users are encouraged to report any issues with RAPD to NE-CAT staff.