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Users must select “Request/Start a New Project” through the to initiate a booking request.

If this is your first request, please email erik.hartwick@colorado.edu to set up the appropriate account type.

• Internal users must provide a speedtype number
• External users must provide an external account number
  • External academic and federal users please see details below

Account numbers must be verified. The email request must include the PI or account manager associated with the account, copied on the message confirming permission to use the account.

After submission, BioKEM facility staff will:

1. Review the request
2. Create a project in PPMS
3. Schedule the work

Most new projects include an approximately 30-minute consultation to discuss experimental goals and answer questions.

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Facility Scheduling (PPMS)

The following resources can be scheduled directly through PPMS:

• Vitrobot
• Glacios TEM
• Krios TEM
• Clipping
• Technical Assistance

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Remote Data Collection Access

BioKEM uses Splashtop Business to provide remote viewing during data collection setup and operation.

Full remote access is granted only to trained users. Facility staff may grant full or partial access depending on the user’s experience level and training.

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Data Transfer

Users are encouraged to transfer data using:

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• AWS
• Globus

Use of external hard drives is discouraged unless absolutely necessary.

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Sample Screening

Sample screening is typically performed on the Glacios TEM.

Samples should be pre-screened before requesting time on the Krios TEM unless prior arrangements have been made with facility staff.

For cryoET or microED projects, please contact the Facility Director directly to schedule the work.

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BioKEM User Guide

For guidance on:

• Data access
• Data management
• Data processing using CURC resources

please refer to the BioKEM User Guide located on the homepage of this website.

Questions can be directed to:
erik.hartwick@colorado.edu

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External Academic and Federal Users

External accounts can be generated for facility training and use. New users should email the Facility Director to obtain a customer ID and sequence number.

The Facility Director will request a Customer ID and Sequence Number from CU Finance.

Request sent to:
OUCfinance@colorado.edu

The customer must provide:

• Organization name
• Customer contact name
• Email
• Phone number
• Physical address
• Billing address

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External Industry Customers

BioKEM welcomes industry training and facility use. External users must complete several administrative steps before work can begin.

The Facility Director will help coordinate these steps.

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Step 1 — Customer Account Setup

The Facility Director will request a Customer ID and Sequence Number from CU Finance.

Request sent to:
OUCfinance@colorado.edu

The customer must provide:

• Company name
• Customer contact name
• Email
• Phone number
• Physical address
• Billing address

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Step 2 — Service Agreement

If the standard PPMS service agreement is not sufficient, a separate service agreement must be completed.

Form:

Information required from the customer:

• Company name
• Physical address
• Billing address
• Phone number
• Email
• Technical point of contact name
• Technical contact email
• Technical contact phone number

The completed form will be submitted by the Facility Director to:

Office of Contracts and Grants
ocgservicecontracts@colorado.edu

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Step 3 — NDA / CDA (If Required)

If a Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) or Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required, please use the following submission forms:

/ocg/nda-mta-and-dtuadua-submission-forms

The Facility Director will submit the request to:

Research Contract Officer
ocgcontracts@colorado.edu

The customer will be copied on the submission.

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Need Help?

If you have questions about these steps or require assistance starting a project, please contact:

erik.hartwick@colorado.edu

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Submit a Booking Request