Structural Biology Facility (SBF)

Who we are
We support research in the field of structural biology, including the structure of proteins and other biological macromolecules such as RNA and DNA. We enable researchers to use X-ray crystallography, process electron cryo-microscopy data, a range of biophysical methods and computational methods including Alphafold and related deep learning methods.
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Capabilities
Instruments
Our people
Fees
Access to our facilities is structured to support a range of research needs, with flexible billing options that vary by equipment type and user category. Below is an outline of our billing practices, subscription options, cancellation policies, and user eligibility:
- Access fees are billed hourly or by subscription depending on the instrument.
- Some fees are capped at a maximum per year.
- Rates are billed by booked time and by real-time usage in excess of booked time.
- Users from universities that are part of the LIEF grant that funded in part the X-ray robotics and diffractometer are entitled to the same rates for this instrumentation as UNSW users (ie $1000 per user subscription per year, or the relevant hourly rate and training fee).
- Computing resources are for internal users only. Some ‘for service’ computation can be arranged for externals. Please contact the facility directly to discuss.
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by email to avoid booking fees. Please email sbf@unsw.edu.au with Cancellation in the subject to advise of a booking cancellation.
- All fees are subject to DPI increase.
How to access
UNSW users can visit the SBF SharePoint page to access additional software and educational resources.
Contact us
Structural Biology Facility
Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre
Office 320D, Level 3 West,
Biosciences North D26
UNSW Kensington NSW 2033
Phone: 02 9385 4587
Email: sbf@unsw.edu.au
We like to hear from you. If you have questions, requests or ideas for collaboration, please complete the contact form and we will be in touch within five business days.
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