Spectrometers:

Inova 400:

This spectrometer is scheduled as a walk-up instrument during the daytime increments during the day. Longer blocks of time can be scheduled at night and on the weekends. There is a sign-up sheet in 116 Friedland. Brandeis users should contact Claudia Moura (6-2526) or Emily Stoler (6-2552). While the spectrometer is heavily used by the Chemistry Department, outside users can sometimes be accommodated. Outside (industrial or non-Brandeis academic) users should contact Sara Kunz (781-736-2840).

Inova 500 and 600: 

These instruments are primarily used in 1-day to 1-week blocks of time. There is a weekly scheduling meeting (Wednesday, 1:00pm in 106 Friedland) to determine the following week's schedule. Heaviest usage is by the Pochapsky, Kern and Redfield research groups, however, we do try and accommodate any Brandeis researchers that require the higher field in order to conduct their research. Training of new students in the above mentioned groups is conducted within each group. Training and/or assistance for other Brandeis researchers can be arranged by contacting Prof. Sue Pochapsky (6-2543). Occasionally, time is available for users outside Brandeis (academic and industrial) and can be arranged by contacting Sue Pochapsky (781-736-2543).

Avance 800: 

The 800 MHz spectrometer is a state-of-the-art instrument dedicated to biomolecular NMR research. It is housed in its own building and has separate operating policies, since it is part of a regional facility. All NIH-funded researchers employing solution state NMR techniques in their biological research are eligible to use the spectrometer. New users must register online (providing contact and funding info) and time requests are accepted online for the following month. Scheduling is done one month at a time. All users are required to view the SCMF Magnet Safety video and sign the consent agreement before receiving any spectrometer time. Users are also required to demonstrate sufficient proficiency on the spectrometer or request training/assistance from Prof. Sue Pochapsky (781-736-2543).

Charges for using the Facility:

Spectrometer	Cost*
Inova 400	$10/hour (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm) $5/hour (M-F, 6pm-11pm), (Sat-Sun, 8am-11pm) $2.50/hour (11pm-8am)
Inova 500	$2.00/hour
Inova 600	$3.00/hour
Inova 600 (with cold probe)	$7.00/hour
Avance 800	$10.00/hour

*These charges apply to non-profit institutions. Industrial or for-profit institutions should contact Sara Kunz (781-736-2840) for cost information.