Brandeis X-ray Crystallography
Overview
Use this page to keep routine operational information in one place: how to schedule shared resources, how to reserve the shipping dewar, and where to find SOPs, training materials, and forms.
Scheduling
Use shared calendars and the relevant SOPs to coordinate instrument time, training, and access. If you are new to the facility, please review the SOPs and training materials before your first booking.
Shipping Dewar
Coordinate shipping dewar reservations, pickup/dropoff, and travel windows using the shared Google Calendar. For a reservation request, use the request builder below (email + calendar draft).
Calendar
Tip: if you have access to the shared calendar, save your reservation event directly to it (not only your personal calendar).
Request builder (email + Google Calendar)
This generates (1) a prefilled email to yanghj@brandeis.edu and (2) a Google Calendar event draft you can save.
Gryphon
SOPs, training checklists, and operating guidance for the Gryphon. Please complete training before independent operation.
Documents
OpenTrons
SOPs, templates, and operating guidance for OpenTrons workflows (setup, run initiation, deck layout standards, and cleanup).
Documents
Docs & Forms
Core X-ray crystallography documents and training resources. Replace the links below once you share the final URLs.
- General X-ray SOPs and guidelines
- Shipping dewar packing guide
- Data collection tips
- Data management
- Tutorial for X-ray crystallography of proteins and peptides
- Cleaning loops
Facility Contacts
Operational point-of-contact for scheduling, dewar logistics, training access, and documentation updates.
Facility Lead
For new-user onboarding, access questions, or operational issues, email the Facility Lead.
How to get help
- Shipping Dewar: submit a request via the builder on this page (email + calendar draft).
- Training: review SOPs, then coordinate an onboarding slot.
- Docs: send link updates or revision requests by email.