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<p class="MsoNormal">Somewhat off-topic but some might be interested in this:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Commissioning Call now Open for B24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p><b><span lang="EN">B24: Full field cryo soft -X-ray microscopy for the life sciences</span></b><span lang="EN"> is now accepting
</span>proposals for the period Jan 2016 to March 2016. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Since this is a commissioning period for the beamline preference will be given to those who are either experienced in cryo soft X-ray microscopy or in the preparation of samples for cryo electron tomography. The amount of beamtime available will be limited
to approximately 20% of the available time. Interested users should submit a <a href="http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Users/dms/UserOffice/User-Office-Documents/SCI-USO-DOC-0062.docx">
rapid access application</a> and submit these to the User Office (<a href="mailto:useroffice@diamond.ac.uk">useroffice@diamond.ac.uk</a>) before
<b>Weds 6 Jan 2016</b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>It is important to note that the microscope is operating at500eV with a 40nm zone plate.
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<p>Further information can be found on the beamline <a href="http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Beamlines/Imaging/B24.html">
web page</a>. Potential users are encouraged to contact the Principal Beamline Scientist,
<a href="mailto:elizabeth.duke@diamond.ac.uk?subject=B24%20Rapid%20Access%20Application">
Liz Duke</a>, to discuss the suitability of their application prior to submitting their proposal.
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<p><strong>The call deadline is 17:00 Weds 6 Jan 2016</strong><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Another call for applications will be made in April for the period May – July.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Dr. Liz Duke<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Diamond Light Source<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Harwell Science and Innovation Campus<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Chilton, Didcot<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Oxon OX11 0DE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">UK<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Tel. +44 (0) 1235 778057<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Mob. +44 (0)7920 138148<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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