Crystallization: focus on nano, micro and high throughput methods. 2016 at SLAC

U.S. Department of Energy: Office of Science

Crystallization: focus on micro and nano crystals and high throughput methods 2016 at SLAC

Participant Information

Visiting SLAC

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
2575 Sand Hill Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Visiting SLAC

Accomodations

Stanford Guest House Special rate deadline: February 24, 2016. Please use code: CRYSTAL0416
Local Accommodations

Visa Information

If you are not a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident and have questions regarding the appropriate visa status for this visit, you may contact our International Services Office at iso@slac.stanford.edu.

Please note that obtaining a B-1 or B-2 visa can be a lengthy process, so begin the process of obtaining a visa soon.

Climate

Temperate climate - more

General SLAC Visitor Information

SLAC visitor site

Shipping samples

Shipping samples to SLAC/SSRL

Participants shipping samples in a cryogenic dewar: please use this form and fill up all the required items. Use "Dr. Silvia Russi/Crystallization Workshop" as the Spokesperson and 8218 A as the proposal number and select "FCFS" as the beamline. Attach the shipping labels to each dewar container (in addition to other labels from the shipping company) as instructed in the form. Dewars that arrive early will be stored and topped up periodically.
To ship non-cryogenic samples, address them to Dr. Silvia Russi/Crystallization Workshop. The mention to Crystallization Workshop is necessary to identify the shipment easily. The shipping address is:
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     SLAC National Acellerator Laboratory
     Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource
     2575 Sand Hill Rd., MS 99
     Menlo Park, CA 94025
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International shipments can involve duty or taxes on items shipped. For international shipments, SSRL recommends working with TIGERS (USA) GLOBAL LOGISTICS and to prepare a carnet. Retain a copy of the carnet and ensure that all shipping documents are accurate and consistent. The contact information is
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    TIGERS (USA) GLOBAL LOGISTICS, INC.
    514 ECCLES AVENUE
    SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
    Attn: Jay Allison (jay.allison@go2tigers.com)
    Phone (BUSN):650/873-2842/7230
    Fax:650/583-4350
    Website:http://www.go2tigers.com
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Shipping samples from SLAC/SSRL

Arrangements for shipping samples/dewars back can be done during the course.

Shipping the dewar dry (non-hazardous): fill up and attach the non-hazardous shipment form
Shipping the dewar with liquid nitrogen: fill up and attach the cryogenic dewar shipping form
For shipments outside of the USA, complete a Power Of Attorney to authorize SLAC to ship the dewar.

Event Information

Save the dates

April 19-22

Application Opens: November 25, 2015

Application Closes: January 7, 2016

Acceptance Communication: January 15, 2016

Registration Opens: January 19, 2016

Guest House reservation at special rate deadline: February 24, 2016 (Code: CRYSTAL0416)

SLAC Science and User Support Building

Organizing Committee

Silvia Russi (Event Coordinator)
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA
Bus: (650) 926-5594
Email: srussi@slac.stanford.edu

Vivian Stojanoff (Event Coordinator)
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, USA
Bus: (631) 344-8375
Email: stojanof@bnl.gov

Aina E. Cohen
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA

Elizabeth Baxter
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA

Edward H. Snell
Hauptman-Woodward Institute, Buffalo, USA

Irimpan Mathews
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA

Risa Benwell
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA

Marc C. Deller
Macromolecular Structure Knowledge Center, Stanford University, Stanford, USA

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