Texas CryoEM Consortium
Enhancing Access and Collaboration
The Texas CryoEM Consortium (TCC) is a statewide cryo-Electron Microscopy (cryoEM) organization focused on resource sharing to mitigate the effects of prolonged microscope downtime while also providing increased access to a varied portfolio of cryoEM equipment. Additionally, the TCC promotes collaboration, collective grant initiatives, and more efficient dissemination of best practices in all aspects of cryoEM.
Member Institutions
- Baylor College of Medicine
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Texas A&M
- University of Texas Austin
- University of Texas El Paso
- University of Texas Health Sciences Center Houston
- University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio
- University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
TCC Schedule Calendar
April 2026 Schedule
UT Southwestern Medical Center CEMF
| Month Year/Section | 300kV Section 1 | 300kV Section 2 | 200kV Section 1 | 200kV Section 2 | Aquilos II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day of the Month | 1st Thursday | 3rd Thursday | 2nd Thursday | 4th Thursday | 1st Thursday |
| July 2026 | 7/2 if up, Available | 7/19 Available | 7/9 if up, Available | 7/23 Available | 7/2 Available |
| June 2026 | 6/4 300Kv(n) | 6/18 300Kv(s) Available | 6/11 Available | 6/28 Available | 6/4 Available |
| May 2026 | 5/7 Down |
5/21 300Kv(s) UTMB switch to 6/12 |
Available | 5/28 Available | 5/7 Available |
University of Texas Austin
| Month Year/Section | 300kV Section 1 | 300kV Section 2 | 200kV Section 1 | 200kV Section 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day of the Month | 2nd Thursday | 4th Thursday | 1st Thursday | 3rd Thursday |
| May 2026 | ||||
| April 2026 |
University of Texas Health Sciences Center Houston
| Month Year/Section | 300kV Section 1 | 300kV Section 2 | 200kV Section 1 | 200kV Section 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day of the Month | 1st Monday | 3rd Monday | 2nd Monday | 4th Monday |
| April 2026 | TBD | TBD | 4/3 Available |