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Consultation Request


We offer two paths for accessing METRIC instrumentation, depending on your project's needs:

  • Independent Operation: METRIC staff will train students and staff to operate the instruments independently. If you are certain about your instrument needs, you can request training directly.
  • Full Service: METRIC staff will run the experiments for you and provide a detailed report of the results.
How to Get Started

Submit a consultation request through our Lab Management Portal.

Upon submission, your project will be assigned to a METRIC specialist to schedule an initial consultation. This introductory meeting is complimentary and focuses on evaluating technical feasibility and defining the experimental approach. Service fees will only be assessed if you choose to proceed with the project.

Please follow the instructions below to submit your consultation request.

Requesting a METRIC Consultation

Step One: Visit theLab Management website and log in with your unity ID or follow the directions to create a Guest Login.

Welcome page of Lab Management Portal

Step Two: In the My Account view, Select Schedule Time/Request a Service.

Schedule time / Request a service

Step Three: Select METRIC as your facility.

Select METRIC core

Step Four: Select the platform for which you want a consultation.

Select a platform

Step Five:  Select Consultation, depending on the platform you selected in Step Four. Then click “Start Form”.

Macromolecular X-ray Consultation Request Highlighted

Step Six: Provide requested information and submit

Macromolecular X-ray Consultation Request form

A staff scientist will generally be in contact within one week.