Robert M. Glaeser
Biophysicist Senior Scientist
Research Interests
My lab is currently working to improve two aspects of single-particle cryo-EM where there still remains a large gap between the current state-of-the-art and what is physically achievable. The first aspect is the way in which thin specimens are spread on EM grids, prior to rapid vitrification. We are developing a number of structure-friendly ways to immobilize particles onto affinity grids, in order to prevent their adsorption at the air-water interface. At the same time, we are developing new approaches to remove as much buffer as possible while avoiding that the air-water interface touches the now-immobilized particles. The second aspect is to use an intense, focused standing wave of light as a phase plate for the electron microscope, in order to provide in-focus image contrast that is much closer to the theoretical limit than what is currently possible.
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Congratulations to Biosciences Area Director’s Award Recipients
Numerous Biosciences Area personnel are among the 2021 Berkeley Lab Director’s Awards honorees. This annual program recognizes outstanding contributions by employees to all facets of Lab activities. A complete list of winners can be found here. The 10th annual Director’s Awards ceremony will take place on November 18 at noon.
Congratulations to Biosciences Area Director’s Award Recipients
Numerous Biosciences Area personnel are among the 2020 Berkeley Lab Director’s Awards honorees. This annual program recognizes outstanding contributions by employees to all facets of Lab activities. A complete list of winners can be found here. The ninth annual Director’s Awards ceremony will take place (virtually) on November 12 at 3 PM.
Glaeser Honored with Glenn T. Seaborg Medal
Robert Glaeser, senior scientist in the Molecular Biophysics & Integrated Bioimaging Division, was awarded the Glenn T. Seaborg Medal by the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At a symposium held on November 1o, Glaeser and Richard Henderson, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2017, were recognized for their crucial contributions to the science of electron cryo-microscopy.
