[3dem] X-ray of cryoEM dry shipper

[Kelly Lee]

Many thanks Ben and All, sounds like there should be no issue with the X-ray screening.

Best wishes,

Kelly

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Kelly Lee, Ph.D.

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> On Nov 12, 2019, at 8:56 AM, Benjamin Apker <benjamin.apker at mitegen.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Kelly, 
> 
> I've not heard of any negative impacts on samples from the screening done for air freight. 
> 
> We have a large number of users routinely shipping their grids both domestically and internationally utilizing the MiTeGen Cryo-EM Puck System <https://www.mitegen.com/product/mitegen-cryo-em-pucks-generation-2-0/?utm_source=3dem&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=CEMPUCKS> and standard CX100 Dryshippers <https://www.mitegen.com/product/cryo-storage-refrigerators-cx-cxr-series/?utm_source=3dem&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=CX100>. 
> 
> For logistics and customs, we will sometimes work with a freight forwarding company to make  things easier. Many often specialize in dealing with particular countries customs and tend to be more responsive than common carriers. 
> 
> The facility you are shipping to might have recommendations as well. 
> 
> Hope that helps. 
> 
> Best wishes, 
> Ben
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> On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 10:11 AM Kelly Lee <kklee at u.washington.edu <mailto:kklee at u.washington.edu>> wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> Is there any risk to cryoEM samples of x-ray screening by air freight shipping companies? Radiation damage or heating of samples for example? Just being cautious.
> 
> Any recommendations on logistics of shipping frozen grids internationally and managing customs?
> 
> Many thanks,
> 
> Kelly
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> Kelly Lee, Ph.D.
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> Co-director
> Biological Physics Structure and Design Graduate Program
> University of Washington
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