Book Academic Krios/Talos Microscope 24+ Hour Independent Use

All 24 hour sessions must first Submit a proposal for 24 hours + use. All new users will recieve a training during their first full day session.

Step 1: View the microscope calendars in PPMS to see available time (Request PPMS account if you do not have one).

Step 2: Click "Request a Training" in PPMS (image below).

Step 3. Fill out appropriate request form and submit. You will recieve a PPMS notification once your session is placed on the calendar by staff.

Step 4. 11 grids and a grid inventory are due 3 business days in advance of your session.

Book Academic Rapid Access Screening (RA) and Staff Assisted Screening (SAS)

No proposal is necessary. Staff will operate the microscope during SAS sessions. Rapid access sessions are for independent use but staff will train new users during their first session.

Step 1: View the microscope calendars in PPMS to see available time (Request PPMS account if you do not have one).

Step 2: Click "Request a Training" in PPMS (image below).

Step 3. Fill out appropriate request form and submit. You will recieve a PPMS notification once your session is placed on the calendar by staff.

Step 4. Drop off your grids.

FOR SAS: The number of grids you requested (up to 6) are due 3 days in advance of your session.

FOR RAPID ACCESS: There is a 11 grid max for all rapid access sessions. Grids are due 3 days in advance of your session.

Book Industry/Commercial Use

New Industry and commercial users can contact Richard Walsh for more information. Krios Industry use is limited to Mondays. Please note that the Talos microscope is more heavily subscribed and we will prioritize scheduling academic users. 

Step 1: View the microscope calendars in PPMS to see available time (Request PPMS account if you do not have one).

Step 2: Click "Request a Training" in PPMS (image below).

Step 3. Fill out appropriate Industry request form and submit. You will recieve a PPMS notification once your session is placed on the calendar by staff. 

Step 4. 11 grids and a grid inventory are due 3 business days in advance of your session.