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Thermo Scientific Vitrobot Mark IV System

Thermo Scientific Vitrobot Details

Clark B-D21E (Manager: Mariena Silvestry Ramos)

Training is done Mariena. Upon successful completion of the training, users can access the Vitrobot with their ID.

A set of Vitrobot tweezers is provided, but users are always welcomed to bring their own. Two glow discharge/plasma cleaner units are available for use. Users must bring their own grids and grid boxes prior to using the instrument. Contact Mariena for information on what supplies are needed for sample vitrification.

Specifications
  • Highly automated system with enclosed process chamber
  • Maintains constant physical and mechanical conditions like temperature, relative humidity, blotting conditions, and freezing velocity during cryo-fixation process
  • Precisely timed control of multiple sample applications, blotting actions, and vitrification

Useful Links:
Thermo Fisher Vitrobot Mark IV System