X-ray diffraction scientists available for consultation, experimental support, or complete project management

Our team of muscle and X-ray diffraction scientists is ready to jump in and assist or completely manage all stages of muscle diffraction experiments. This includes both direct diffraction data acquisition as well as supplemental experiments as requested, i.e. gels or mechanical force-length set ups.

Facilitating synchrotron
access for academics and industry projects

We are proficient in and can help navigate the often cumbersome technical, scientific, and regulatory requirements of access protocols at synchrotron facilities. These include but are not limited to the German Electron Synchrotron (DESY, Germany), Advanced Photon Source (APS, USA), European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF, France), MAX IV (Sweden), Brookhaven National Labs (BNL, USA), and SPring-8 (Japan).

Tailored made experimental design and preparation

• Initial project objective refinement and experimental design strategy and feasibility
• Determination and preparation of necessary wet lab equipment
• Design, fabrication, and installation of muscle and X-ray systems to optimize data acquisition and quality.

Customized data analysis
and interpretation

High-throughput processing and statistical analysis of diffraction or mechanical testing data acquired either by us or others using semi-automated in-house code base.

Commitment to trainees

AMB is committed to training the next generation of scientists from diverse backgrounds, especially since there is a shortage of qualified X-ray scientists worldwide. Therefore, AMB will help train students / trainees in X-ray theory, practical application during experimental collection, and analysis/interpretation as time permits.

Career muscle scientists and engineers available to consult, support, or directly run muscle research programs

In our laboratories, we carry out many of the most important muscle fiber experiments for our clients and collaboration partners and indeed support our staff scientists to continue their own personal research interests.

Mechanics experiments for permeabilized cardiac and skeletal muscle up to biosafety level S2

We offer both one-stop and piecewise solutions for muscle mechanics experiments from flash frozen or glycerol permeabilized muscle tissue.

Biochemistry

Protein gels, protein raising and purification are also available depending on research needs. Confocal experimentation is also possible.

Ground-up building of muscle mechanics rigs

In collaboration with Aurora Scientific, we assist newly established muscle labs with designing experimental rigs and choosing appropriate equipment for high-fidelity muscle mechanics experiments based on muscle types and research needs.

Training Services

We offer custom training programs to train new staff in preparing muscle fibers and run their own mechanics set up. Both onsite training at your location or at our facilities in Hamburg, Germany are available options.