How to Work with Us

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NanoImaging Services is the largest and most experienced North American industrial provider of cryo-EM, preferred provider of ThermoFisher Scientific.

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Cryo-EM is amazingly complex, but working with NIS is easy.

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live client viewing sessions every month

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grids made per year to support client projects

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of client meetings are with a senior scientist

New projects move from initial conversations to results in 6 quick steps:

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Introductory Meeting

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Tell us about your project and goals, we’ll share a description of services that may best fit your needs. Depending on the project, this can be followed by a more extensive scientific discussion, after establishing any required confidentiality agreements. This meeting will also help to establish budgetary pricing.

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Paperwork

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No one likes it, so we work to streamline the process so that business processes don’t get in the way of great science.

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Sample Submission

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We request all samples are sent with a sample submission form. For complex projects, prior to kickoff we bring together the key players from both teams to discuss the specifics of project initiation and ensure alignment on project goals.

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Lab and Microscopy

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Our lab operations team works with your samples, prepares grids and carries out imaging. Depending on the workflow, clients may even observe data collection through live viewing sessions, or work with our scientists through several iterations of grid optimization and data collection.

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Analysis

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Our team of experts use the collected images, software tools and our processing expertise to address your project goals. Based on the sample and the service, this may include several rounds of collaborative discussions between our teams in order to deliver the best result possible for your sample.

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Report and Feedback

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We provide a full report and offer a closing meeting to discuss the project results, get your feedback, and consider potential further collaboration.

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Collaborating with NIS means you’ll benefit from

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Our Experts

Direct collaboration with experienced scientists who provide data-rich reports and industry leading insights

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Our Technology

Access to the latest technologies, including an extensive collection of TEM microscopes and support infrastructure

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Rapid Turnaround

Quick responses: some projects can be imaged within two weeks of our first conversation

Collaborating with NIS means you’ll benefit from:

Direct collaboration with experienced scientists.

Access to the latest technologies, including an extensive collection of TEM microscopes and support infrastructure

Quick responses: some projects can be imaged within two weeks of our first conversation

Data-rich reporting with industry leading insights

Operational support designed for data security and confidentiality

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