Data collection workshop @CryoEM_PNCC

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Oh believe me, me too

This protein seems to like to crystallize with a lot of precipitate. 🤷‍♀️ as long as it keeps diffracting, I won’t complain!

So perfect it doesn’t look right.

Thanks!! We screen on Monday and I’m excited.

Small, but mighty

This protein reacts well under the stress of an impending beam time.

These tiny crystals are only carrying all of my hopes and dreams.

When I applied in the Dec cycle, I didn't get my scores until the very end of March.

What did you apply for?

Thank you!!

Thanks Squire!

Thanks Karen!

It’s a gravity column set up with buffers that are compatible. We think it was a crack in the column.

Patience. And a little luck.

Proteins know when you're on a deadline and then choose not to purify.

Sorry, the fourth one is hiding in another room!

Looking up at giants @CryoEM_PNCC

Phenix decides when your chain terminates, not you.