The 2007 Meeting of the American Crystallographic Association

Exhibit Show 2007
An exhibition of the latest instruments and techniques for sample isolation, purifications and preparation; crystal growth and data collection, of computer software for data storage, retrieval analysis, of graphics systems and databases; and books, journals and other materials essential to modern crystallographers is scheduled to begin on the evening of Saturday, July 21 in conjunction with the Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall 2&3 of the Salt Palace Convention Center. The 2007 Show will run through Wednesday, July 25. The Advertising and Exhibits Div. of the American Inst. of Physics are managing the show. For further information contact Bob Finnegan, AIP, 2 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 1NO1, Melville, NY 11747, rfinneg@aip.org, ph. (516) 576-2433; fax (516) 576-2481.
Booth set-up will begin on Friday, July 20 and continue through Saturday. Break down will begin the afternoon of Wednesday, July 25 and will conclude on Thursday.
ACA Corporate Members will receive 10% off one booth fee. Not a member? Join now!
Not-for-profits groups are eligible for a discounted booth fee of $400 for one booth. Booth rental is $1,400 for all others.

Register online here: https://www.aip.org/forms/aca/reg_exhibitor.html

EXHIBIT SPACE DETAILS
Each booth is 8’ deep x 10’ wide.
ACA Corporate Members who have paid 2007 membership dues are entitled to 10% off one booth.
The rental fee is $1,400 per booth.
A deposit of 25% of the total rental is due with the application form. The balance is due by May 1, 2007. Please click here for a downloadable map of the exhibit hall.

BOOTH FEE INCLUDES
A standard booth background of berry, teal and white drape on aluminum tubing, 8’ high. Dividing rails are 3’ high and are covered with teal drape.
A two-line (44” long by 7” high) identification sign, including company name and booth number.
Vendor product description in the Exhibitor Show Guide and on the ACA web site.
One insert for attendee conference bags.
For profit groups are allowed three meeting registrations per booth, allowing entry to the scientific sessions. Not-for-profit groups receive one meeting registration allowing entry to the scientific sessions. Any exhibition representative who intends to present a lecture or poster must register separately as a meeting participant.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We are pleased to offer our meeting supporters the following sponsorship options
- tote bags
- coffee break refreshments
- poster session refreshments
- opening reception refreshments
- special rates on advertisements in the 2007 Program and Abstract Book
If your organization would like to earmark its support for a particular purpose not listed above, we would be happy to see that its contribution is applied accordingly. You may wish to support student participation, a social event, speakers for a specific session, preparation of workshop materials, or the activities of a Special Interest Group. Please contact Marcia Colquhoun, marcia@hwi.buffalo.edu, (716) 898-8692, for further information.

SOCIAL EVENTS
The Mentor/Mentee Dinner.  On Monday, July 23, young scientists will have the opportunity to discuss their science and career aspirations with the mentors present. The location of the dinner will be at an area restaurant within walking distance of the meeting site. Participation in the event is $20 per ticket for Mentees and $30 for Mentors.
Tickets must be purchased by June 1.
Young Scientist Mixer.  The Young Scientist Mixer is one of the meeting’s most popular events. The mixer provides a great opportunity for young scientists (students, post docs, and early career scientists/teachers) to network and socialize. The 2007 Mixer is scheduled for Tuesday, July 24. Tickets are $12.00.
Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony.  Our annual banquet and awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 25, at in the Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel. Winners of the 2007 Poster Prizes will be announced, along with a presentation by Bob Bau, ACA Past President. Lisa Randall, Professor of Theoretical Physics, Harvard University, will accept the 2007 Elizabeth A. Wood Writing Award. Reception with cash bar begins at 6:30p.m., dinner will be served at 7:30p.m. Tickets are $55.
Please contact the ACA office to purchase tickets to the social functions:
aca@hwi.buffalo.edu, Fax (716) 898-8695, Phone (716) 898-8690.

CURRENT EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: (booth numbers noted after name)
Area Detector Systems Corp. 312,314
Art Robbins Instruments 306,308
Axygen Biosciences 403
Blake Industries, Inc. 315
Brandel Inc. 409
Bruker-AXS 503
CCDC 102, 104
CCP4 110
CRYO Industries Of America 502
CyBio US, Inc 506
Douglas Instruments Ltd 209
Emerald Biosystems 313
Fluidigm Corporation 410,412
FMP Products 610
Formulatrix, Inc. 302,304
GE Healthcare 407
Genomic Solutions 215
Greiner Bio-One 311
Hampton Research 414
Incoatec GmbH 607
International Centre for Diffraction Data 111
International Union of Crystallography 112
Jena Bioscience GmbH 508
Korima Inc. 214
Mar USA 413
Marresearch GmbH 202
Micro Photonics/STOE 615
Mitegen, LLC 504
Molecular Dimensions, Inc. 614
Oak Ridge National Laboratory 113
Oxford Cryosystems Inc 515
Oxford Diffraction Ltd. 203,205,207
QIAGEN, Inc 405
Rayonix, LLC 413
RCSB Protein Data Bank 108
Rigaku 303
Schrodinger, LLC 210
Southeast Regional Collaborative Access Team (SER-CAT) 114
Spearlab, Inc. 206
Thermo Fisher Scientific 511,513
TTP LabTech Ltd 605
Viscotek Corporation 103
Wyatt Technology 603
XENOCS  213

Information about the Exhibitors is below:

Area Detector Systems Corp.   #312,314
www.adsc-xray.com
Developes and manufactures at its Poway California facility state of the art large area CCD array detector x-ray systems for protein crystallography applications. Over 72 Quantum systems have been successfully installed to-date at synchrotrons worldwide and has set an industry high quality standard coupled with an unblemished on-time delivery record.  These systems are competitively priced and critical spare parts are provided with each system without added cost including applicable custom user-friendly software. Also, ADSC is now manufacturing an advanced large area  highly sensitive CCD system, namely, the Q270 that is three times more sensitive than the Q210r and Q315r systems.

Art Robbins Instruments   #306,308
www.artrobbins.us
Art Robbins Instruments will feature the PHOENIX PROTEIN CRYSTALLOGRAPHY SYSTEM for preparing sitting drop, hanging drop and microbatch assays, aswell as, the low cost CRYSCAM DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM for quickly capturing and scoring images in 96 and 24 well crystallization plates. Also, a new 3-well INTELLI-PLATE with improved imaging clarity will be introduced as part of our existing line of crystallization plates.

Axygen Biosciences    #403
www.axygenbio.com
Axygen Biosciences is a global leader in discovering protein structures. We create platforms that limit and miniaturize the use of proteins while providing ultimate precision, accuracy, ease of use and integration, speed, and cost efficiencies. By developing unique consumables, reagents, software, and high throughput robotics, we address challenges faced in all protein crystallography laboratories. Axygen Biosciences is presenting the following line of crystallography products: Reagents: Initial Crystallization Screens and Custom-Made Optimization and Follow Up Screens Consumables: The AxyGemTM Sitting Drop plate, the AxyPearlTM hanging drop lid, and the 24 or 48-well crystallography plates Equipments: The AxyScannerTM and the Semi-Automated Protein Crystallography Plate and Microplate SealerT

Blake Industries, Inc.   #315
Blake Industries is a leader in supplying high precision x-ray and neutron instrumentation to research labs, university and synchrotron beam lines worldwide. We are the exclusive distributors for Huber instruments in the US, Mexico and Canada with multiple installations at all the North American Synchrotrons and have been supplying x-ray users for over 35 years.

Brandel Inc.   #409
www.brandel.com
The BRANDEL RS-3000, automated/manual PLATE SEALER; and the CS-2000 manual  PLATE SEALER. Both machines use a pressure designed system  for applying tape seals, including a clear non-adhesive seal for Protein Crystallography studies and a  foil seal for PCR  studies. The RS-3000 and the CS-2000  eliminates the heat application process for applying various seals to any well plate configuration.  The RS-3000 comes with an RS-232 interface for Robotic Applications. Modelsare also available with automatic plate stackers. Visit our web site at www.brandel.com or call at 800-948-6506 for any inquiries that you may have.

Bruker-AXS, Inc.  #503
www.bruker-axs.de
Provider of advanced X-ray solutions in life sciences, chemical and materials science.  Stop by our booth for new product announcements. Our biological systems include the R&D100 award-winning MICROSTAR ULTRA rotating anode generator and the most sensitive Pt135 CCD and AXIOM 200 microgap detectors. Crystal Farms image crystal growth plates. The X8 PROSPECTOR ULTRA features a low maintenance, air-cooled tube for diffraction screening and absolute structures. The industry-leading APEX II small molecule CCD systems offer highest sensitivity for micro crystals and weak diffractors, with powerful AutoStructure software. The APEXII ULTRA features the brightest Mo source and optics for cutting edge research in charge density and other studies.

CCDC #102, 104
www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk
The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre provides scientific software  solutions for chemistry research and education, crystallography, rational drug design and pharmaceutical materials development, including: The Cambridge Structural Database System: Access the world's repository of validated crystal structure data for small organic and metal-organic compounds. Search and visualise structures. Analyse molecular dimensions, conformational preferences, pharmacophoric patterns and intermolecular interactions.  Relibase+: Search retrieve and analyse protein-ligand complexes from both the PDB and proprietary databases. Investigate protein-ligand interactions. Compare binding modes. Explore crystal-packing effects, access detailed information on the water structure in entries, and detect unexpected similarities amongst binding sites with low sequence homology.

CCP4  #110
www.ccp4.uk
The Collaborative Computational Project No. 4 (CCP4) provides a software suite for macromolecular structure determination by X- ray crystallography used by academic institutions and commercial organizations around the world.  Income from the project supports  maintenance, distribution and development of the software, and funds  additional activities including sponsorship of educational workshops,  anannual Study Weekend, hosting e-mail discussion lists, and  producing abi-annual newsletter.  CCP4 staff will be available to  discuss any aspect of the project, including the latest release  (6.0.2), the CCP4 molecular graphics program, the graphical user  interface (CCP4i), and the data processing package MOSFLM.

CRYO Industries Of America   #502
www.cryoindustries.com
CRYOCOOL-LN3 features modular design, single stream with never ice technology, variable temperature, smooth flow rate adjust, super turbo cooling and more. The CRYOCOOL-PC basic cooler brings steady stream cooling at the lowest price in the world. Make your own liquid nitrogen with the CRYOCOOL-LG. CRYOCOOL-LHe offers crystal temperatures down 5 K! The cryogen free G2 provides cooling without using liquid nitrogen. The dual N2/He gas cooler brings colder temperatures down to 26 K and still cryogen free. The new CRYOCOOL-G3 provides 7 K crystal temperatures without using liquid helium! Yes, 7 Kelvin and no cryogens needed.

CyBio US, Inc #506
www.cybio-ag.com
With almost 20 years of experience, CyBio is a recognized leader of high quality simultaneous pipetting and imaging technologies, from stand-alone CyBi®-Well pipettors up to fully customized robotic systems. We will be exhibiting a new workstation for protein crystallization screening, the CyBi®-CrystalCreator. With a 96- and an 8-channel pipettor, the CyBi®-CrystalCreator system rapidly sets up a crystallization plate in under 2 minutes. The CyBi®-CrystalCreator provides an extended volume range from 0.1 µL up to 25 µL for automation of the entire crystallization process from screening and optimization to crystal growth scale-up.

Douglas Instruments Ltd  #209
www.douglas.co.uk
Douglas Instruments designs and manufactures the Oryx range of robots for automatic protein crystallization.  Oryx8 sets up sitting drop and microbatch-under-oil crystallization experiments, dispensing drops down to 100 + 100 nl.  It handles both screening and optimization with user-friendly software for multivariate experimental designs. In all cases virtually no protein is wasted - a 96-well sitting drop plate needs only 9.8 microlitres of protein.  The company also makes the Crystal Clear and Vapor Batch crystallization plates for sitting drop and microbatch. Over 154 crystallization systems have been installed -see http://www.douglas.co.uk/users.htm for details.

Emerald Biosystems #313
www.emeraldbiosystems.com
Emerald BioSystems provides sophisticated laboratory automation,bioinformatics software, reagent kits and plastic ware products to structural biologists. Emerald’s research tools accelerate the gene-to-protein-structure determination process through advanced computer aided gene design, automated cell-free protein expression and protein purification. A high level of efficiency for protein crystal generation can be achieved using Emerald’s reliable system of database application controlled instrumentation to support production, storage and monitoring of crystallization experiments. Visit the Emerald BioSystems’ booth to learn about the new DETECT-X™ microscope which displays colorless protein crystals in vivid color, and receive your free low birefringent Clover 384™ protein crystallization plate and other great sample tools.

Fluidigm Corporation  #410,412
www.fluidigm.com
Fluidigm has set the new standard for efficiency in protein crystallization through its innovative TOPAZ(r) system. TOPAZ screening chips process up to 768 experiments in parallel, using less than 10 nanoliters per experiment. The AutoInspeX(r) II workstation automatically scores crystals and allows you to easily manage the vastamount of data you generate. CrystalVision(TM) and the TOPAZ database allow you to sort by highest ranked activity for a single chip run, highlight the most promising conditions, and analyze data across experiments. Visit the Fluidigm booth 410 - 412 and see the difference for yourself.

FMP Products #610
www.fmpharma.com
FMP Products will be showing it's 3D Digital Imaging Solution and Automated Harvesting System. This new system allows users to quickly and easily identify crystals to be harvested and then using dual automated micro manipulators harvest the crystal with little or no user intervention.  The system can then automatically bring the loop with the crystal to a cryoprotectant and dip/wash it.

Formulatrix, Inc.  #302,304
www.formulatrix.com
Formulatrix is the worldwide leader in automating protein crystallization.  Stop by our booth and find out why the top pharmaceutical and academic institutions have chosen our products. We'll be giving live demonstrations  of Rock Maker, our software solution for automating protein crystallization and Rock Imager - our high quality imaging system.

GE Healthcare #407
www.gelifesciences.com
GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies that are shaping a new age of patient care. GE Healthcare's expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, disease research, drug discovery and biopharmaceuticals is dedicated to detecting disease earlier and tailoring treatment for individual patients.

Genomic Solutions   #215
www.genomicsolutions.com
Automated Honeybee Protein Crystallization System: Honeybee systems are designed with compo-nents to support protein crystallization experiments.  Proprietary synQUAD allows fast, non contact dispense of both mother liquor and proteins.   Dispense "on the fly" or in "step and repeat mode".  Honeybee Systems are designed to support Microbatch, Sitting Drop, Hanging Drop, and Combinatorial Dispense applications.  Hummingbird Systems provide fast, highly parallel non contact dispensing and transfer of compounds. The proprietary Hummingbird involves sipping of sample from a source plate using narrow-bore glass capillaries.  Transfer occurs by aspirating sample using capillary action fol-lowed by dispensing with a pulse of air.  Hummingbird cassettes hold 96 or 384 capillaries in a format to fit standard plates Cartesian Pipettor: The Cartesian Pipettor provides non Contact dispense via air displacement technology.  Transfer up to 550 uL from a deep well plate to crystal plates with a simple GUI interface.

Greiner Bio-One   #311
www.gbo.com
As an emerging technology for structural genomics and drug-design, protein crystallization will require increasingly efficient methods to investigate crystal growth.  By integrating expertise in HTS and plastics molding, Greiner Bio-One has opened a world of opportunities with new developments for protein crystallography. CrystalQuick™-Plates enable up to 288 sitting-drop crystals in a 96-Well framework, with Low-Birefringent versions for polarized-light imaging.  Expedite microbatch crystallography with 96 and 1536-Well IMP@CT™ Plates in manual / automated systems.  Perform sitting / hanging-drop diffusions in 24-Well ComboPlate.

Hampton Research   #414
www.hamptonresearch.com
First in crystallization since 1991.  Hampton Research develops and delivers solutions for crystal growth and crystallization research tools.  Recent developments include Lattice, an alternative strategy for the crystallization of biological macromolecules, as well as the new PEG/Ion 2 and PEG/Ion HT screens.  The CrystalCap system is now offered assembled with loops and ready to use in both the popular copper magnetic and SPINE formats.  Making set ups faster are new cover slide dispensers and keeping reagent formulation clear and simple are the new  Fundamentals and XML files for all Hampton Research screens.

Incoatec GmbH   #607
www.incoatec.de
Incoatec develops and manufactures sophisticated X-ray optics for in-house crystallography and synchrotron applications in the fields of life science and materials research, such as small molecule and protein crystallography, high-resolution X-ray diffraction, wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence, micro-beam diffraction and small angle X-ray scattering. We will present our 2-dim focussing and collimating multilayer optics for crystallography and our latest product IµS. IµS stands for “Incoatec Microfocus Source”, and contains a 30 W microfocus sealed tube with high brilliance. It gives you a performance beyond traditional 5.4kW rotating anode sources, with the ease of handling of sealed tube systems.

International Centre for Diffraction Data   #111
www.icdd.com
ICDD is dedicated to the publication of the Powder Diffraction File™ with entries exceeding 560,000 for Release 2006. ICDD’s material identification databases are designed for rapid materials identification and interfaced with diffractometers and data analysis systems of the world’s leading software developers and manufacturers of X-ray equipment. The File is available in PDF-2, Release 2006 (186,107 entries), PDF-4+ 2006 (254,873 entries), PDF-4/Minerals 2006 (19,254 entries) and PDF-4/Organics 2007 (312,355 entries).  ICDD promotes the application of materials characterization methods by sponsoring the Denver X-ray Conference; its proceedings, Advances in X-ray Analysis and the journal, Powder Diffraction.

International Union of Crystallography   #112
www.iucr.org
Visit the IUCr stand to learn about open-access plans for Acta E, the IUCr's phenomenally successful fast-communication journal for the publication of concise reports on inorganic, metal-organic and organic structures. Call in for a demonstration of publCIF, free software to edit and preview a CIF for publication, and to take a guided tour of International Tables Online, the definitive resource for crystallographers, now available for purchase from Springer. Also, enjoy this opportunity to view and order new additions to the IUCr/OUP Book Series at a special meeting discount.

Jena Bioscience GmbH   #508
www.jenabioscience.com
Jena Bioscience is specialized in macromolecular crystallography, protein expression and nucleotide chemistry.We will present our broad range of crystallization products – everything you need for everyday lab work. A wide selection of screens and optimization kits will be shown as well as labware tools and products for high-troughput crystallization. Find out what’s new for you at Jena Bioscience, learn about the JBScreen family of products and how our rationally designed products will help you to speed up your work!

Korima Inc.   #214
www.korimainc.com
Korima Inc. is an industry leader in protein recognition equipment and is the maker of the innovative PRS-1000 Protein Review Station. The PRS-1000 shows both visual and UV fluorescent images of protein crystals simultaneously, allowing for instant analysis. With the PRS-1000, protein crystal screening is made fast and easy. Under UV excitation, protein crystals containing tryptophan fluoresce, while similar-looking salt crystals do not. All protein crystals present will light up instantaneously. The PRS-1000 HT, a companion component to the PRS-1000, is a high throughput auto-stepping stage system. It can scan entire 96 well plates in less than 5 minutes. Positive protein fluorescence is detected and automatically recorded by well location. An easy read map allows for quick retrieval and identification of wells of interest. With the PRS-1000, never lose or miss another valuable protein crystal!

Mar USA   #413
www.mar-usa.com
(SEE Rayonix, L.L.C.)
 

Marresearch GmbH   #202
www.marresearch.com
Marresearch develops and markets the well known mar345 Image Plate detector for X-ray crystallography.   Coupled with the fully automated mardtb goniostat this combination has established itself as the true workhorse in many protein crystallography lab. Two powerful add-ons to the mardtb are available: a cryogenic sample-changer (marcsc) and an automatic mounting system (easymount).  The mar345/mardtb/csc can be combined with the brand-new marmÎ1Ž4x micro-focus generator. The extremely affordable setup is the ideal crystal screening system - even for very small crystals – with unbeatable cost-of-ownership. Very recently, a large format (420 x 350 mm) solid state detector for synchrotron applications became available: the mar555 detector is based on an amorphous Selenium coated TFT array which offers high-speed readout coupled with an unprecedented point-spread function.

Micro Photonics/STOE #615
www.microphotonics.com
Micro Photonics and STOE present the extensive range of STOE X-ray Diffractometer systems.  STOE develops and manufacturers Single Crystal and Powder Diffractometer systems with excellent precision.   In addition we supply highly efficient control / evaluation software for crystallographers, solid state chemists and pharmacists all over the world.

Mitegen, LLC   #504
www.mitegen.com
Manufactures and distributes microfabricated tools for protein and small molecule crystallography  including MicroMount™ and MicroMesh™ crystal holders for crystal retrieval, flash cooling and cryocrystallography, the MicroRT™ system for rapid room-temperature screening, and MicroTools™ for common crystal manipulations. A breakthrough in crystal handling and mounting, MicroMounts™ and MicroMeshes™ are ideally suited to manual or automated data collection using crystals as small as 5 micrometers, and provide rigid support and the lowest background scatter. Mitegen now also distributes Jena Bioscience products for macromolecular crystallography.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory   #113
www.neutrons.ornl.gov
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy, is home to two of the world's most advanced neutron scattering scientific research facilities.  The Spallation Neutron Source is an accelerator-based pulsed neutron source; at full power, it will provide the most intense pulsed neutron beams in the world for basic and applied research.  The High Flux Isotope Reactor provides one of the highest steady-state neutron fluxes of any of the world's research reactors. ORNL's research areas include energy, high-performance computing, systems biology, Nanoscale materials science, and national security. Nearby Knoxville, Tennessee will host the ACA 2008 annual meeting.

Oxford Cryosystems Inc   #515
www.oxcryo.com
Oxford Cryosystems is the proud manufacturer of the 700 Series Cryostream (80-400K) and the Cryostream Plus (80-00K) liquid nitrogen systems, the COBRA non-liquid nitrogen Cryostream (80-400K) – any of which will cool down from room temperature to 100K in less than 40 minutes. The company also produces the N-HeliX, an open flow nitrogen and helium cryostat and the Phenix, a revolutionary 11K helium cryostat for powder diffraction.  Other products include our line of ryoaccessories and a software suite, Crystallographica, incorporating Crystallographica Search Match (CSM), both of which can be downloaded for free trial periods at www.crystallographica.com Remember, if it isn't made by Oxford Cryosystems, it isn't a Cryostream.

Oxford Diffraction Ltd. #203,205,207
www.oxford-diffraction.com
Join us at booth #203 for a live demonstration on the revolutionary PX Scanner! The award winning system combines an optical and X-ray imager and provides in situ X-ray screening of protein crystals in the multi-well crystallization plate. We will also be displaying the dual wavelength Gemini R Ultra, which features co-mounted molybdenum and copper X-ray sources for use in chemical and protein crystallography.

Oxford Diffraction were formed in March 2001 in order to develop, manufacture and supply analytical instrumentation for X-ray crystallography. With over 150 systems installed around the globe we have established ourselves as supplying quality, innovative designs to the X-ray diffraction audience.

QIAGEN, Inc   #405
www.qiagen.com
QIAGEN Inc., the worldwide leading provider of sample and assay technologies for research in life sciences, applied testing and molecular diagnostics, offers more than 500 proprietary products sold through a dedicated sales force and a global network of distributors in more than 40 countries. Look for more information at www.qiagen.com.

Rayonix, LLC   #413
www.mar-usa.com
Rayonix, L.L.C.  (formerly Mar USA)  has a new name, but a long history of developing state-of-the-art area detectors for X-ray diffraction applications.   The current products of Rayonix  include a single-chip CCD detector – the SX165 (a performance update and modernization of the popular marCCD), various sizes and configurations of mulit-chip mosaic CCD detectors – the MX225, MX300, and MX325, and a new HE series of High Efficiency mosaic CCD detectors.   Rayonix also distributes, in North America, the mar345 (image plate detector) , mardtb (goniostat) and marcsc (cryogenic sample changer) products of marresearch GmbH. Rayonix has new flexibility to design detectors for various applications.   The first product of this new capability is the high efficiency MX225-HE, the first mosaic detector to be built with thinned back-illuminated CCD chips.  This highly sensitive detector is especially suited to SAXS and micro-diffraction applications. Visit our booth where you can talk to our scientists and engineers – not to salespeople – about your specific application.

RCSB Protein Data Bank   #108
www.pdb.org
The RCSB PDB provides tools and resources for researchers and students studying the structures of biological macromolecules and their relationships to sequence, function, and disease.  The RCSB PDB is a portal to the PDB archives, which include the three-dimensional coordinates for these biological structures that have been determined experimentally.

Rigaku #303
www.rigaku.com
Rigaku, the world's leading resource for analytical X-ray instrumentation, components, software and contract services, offers fully integrated crystallography solutions, including microfocus generators; imaging plate and CCD detectors; integrated X-ray optics; and cryo-cooling and humidity control devices. Our benchtop instruments bring affordable, high-performance X-ray fluorescence, diffraction and small molecule crystallography to teaching labs, academia and industry. Our crystal inspection, storage and analysis products integrate every aspect of protein crystallization into an automated and seamless package. Rigaku continuously promotes partnerships, dialog, and innovation within the global scientific and industrial community. Visit booth #303 to see how Rigaku can help make your life easier and your valuable research time more productive.

Schrodinger, LLC   #210
www.schrodinger.com
Schrödinger, a leader in developing software for pharmaceutical research, recently released PrimeX, which performs refinement of protein crystal structures from initial model to finished coordinates.  Seamlessly integrated with Maestro, Schrödinger's intuitive graphical user interface, PrimeX allows the user greater control over the structure during refinement, and provides extensive tools for organization and analysis of results.  The Schrödinger Suite 2007 includes programs that coordinate with and complement PrimeX, for a full range of products that provide accurate, reliable, and high performance computational technology to solve real-world problems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and materials science research.

Southeast Regional Collaborative Access Team (SER-CAT)   #114
www.ser-cat.org
SER-CAT, an organization consisting of 25 member institutions, began in 1997 to  provide third generation x-ray capabilities to macromolecular Crystallographers  and structural biologists in the southeastern United States.  The facility  operates an ID and BM beamline and is located at Sector 22 of the Advanced  Photon Source of the Argonne National Laboratory.  A total of 458 members,  collaborators and independent investigators collected data at SER-CAT in 2006,  resulting in 130 publications and 188 PDB entries.  General Users are  being accepted at SER-CAT by application through the APS User's Office.

Spearlab, Inc.  #206
www.spearlab.com
Spearlab makes foam vessels for processing and short term storage of crystals. Our foam dewars outperform conventional low profile glass dewars in terms of convenience, safety, durability, and price.

Thermo Fisher Scientific   #511,513
www.thermo.com
Thermo Scientific represents Thermo Fisher Scientific broad range of high-end analytical instruments, chemistry and consumable supplies, laboratory equipment, software and services that enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Through our Rhombix family of products we provide a complete solution for automated macromolecular crystallization. Offering unmatched optical clarity, Rhombix includes products for plate preparation, imaging, storage, and a full suite of software for experimental definition, image viewing and data mining.

TTP LabTech Ltd   #605
www.ttplabtech.com
TTP LabTech's mosquito® is a compact nanolitre pipettor for automating protein crystallography screening set-ups - including hangind drop, sitting drop and microbatch. mosquito® aspirates and dispenses precise nanolitre drops (25nL-1200nL range) so precious protein goes further; and its extremely accurate positioning ensures repeatable, successful set-ups; while disposable, positive displacement pipettes handle a variety of viscosities and ensure zero cross-contamination.

Viscotek Corporation   #103
www.viscotek.com
Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Detectors featuring patented single-mode fiber technology for the determination of molecular size (Rh), molecular weight (MW), polydispersity and aggregation of proteins, protein conjugates, protein complexes, biopolymers and nanoparticles. High-throughput DLS systems for high-throughput screening and automation. Triple Detector Array (TDA) featuring static light scattering, on-line viscometry and concentration for absolute molecular weight (MW), molecular size (Rh) and intrinsic viscosity (molecular density) as well as structure, conformation, and aggregation while operating in a chromatographic mode.

Wyatt Technology   #603
www.wyatt.com
DAWN and miniDAWN multi-angle static light scattering (MALS) instruments for determining absolute molar masses and sizes of polymers and biopolymers. These detectors interface with GPC/SEC/FFF/HPLC for characterizing molecular weights and sub-micrometer particle sizes without column calibration or reference standards. DynaPro line (Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)) for analysis of protein solutions or the Dynapro Platereader for high throuput DLS measurements. Optilab rEX, RI detector with EXtended range capabilities and no gain settings, as well as the ViscoStar differential viscometer.

XENOCS   #213
www.xenocs.com
Xenocs is the leading independent supplier of advanced X-ray optics and X-ray beam delivery systems. Our product solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs and are suited for applications such as XRD, XRR, SAXS/WAXS, WD-XRF or EPMA. GeniX is the latest addition to our product portfolio, a high brilliance X-ray beam delivery platform using a low power, micro-focus source coupled with our industry-proven single reflection multilayer optics. GeniX delivers significant performance gain over traditional sealed tubes with unprecedented stability, making it the high performance cost-effective alternative to rotating anode generators for protein crystallography applications.