Our state-of-the-art nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) facilities enable researchers to study molecular structures, interactions with binding partners, and dynamics of small organic molecules and biomacromolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates), providing groundbreaking insights into the biological processes that underpin health and disease.
Genentech Hall S102-106, 600 16th St. San Francisco, CA 94143
Use the Facility
This section describes how to apply for an account to use our facility and instruments.
Before you begin
Access to the lab is granted to authorized personnel.
Prior experience with NMR or training (see below) is required.
A half-day High-Field Protein NMR course (2D 15N-HSQC set-up) is offered quarterly (Next Course: Thursday October 23rd 2025 2-6 PM) for up to 5 beginners and students who wish to use the 600 MHz and 800 MHz NMR's with cryoprobes for studies of macromolecules (Function, Dynamics and Ligand Binding). [Participants: (1) ; (2) ; (3) ; (4) ; (5) ; (6) ; (Course Minimum is 2)].
Sign the User Agreement Form received via DocuSign. If you encounter issues, contact kimberly.cantero@ucsf.edu.
Complete the External User Request Form received via DocuSign. For assistance, contact kimberly.cantero@ucsf.edu.
The company contact listed on the External User Request Form will receive a business contract agreement from our Office of Sponsored Research, Business Contracts unit.
After the business contract is executed, you will receive an Affiliate Request Form via DocuSign.
Complete the Affiliate Request Form and send a copy of your company ID and Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID to kimberly.cantero@ucsf.edu.
You will be contacted after your affiliate appointment is approved. Once approved, you may obtain your ID badge at the UCSF WeID Office.