Silvia Russi

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Papers

2

Total Citations

44

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About

Silvia Russi is a leading figure in the advancement of macromolecular crystallography, specializing in the development of high-throughput automation and innovative sample delivery systems. Her work is pivotal in overcoming bottlenecks in structural biology, particularly at synchrotron facilities. She is best known for her leadership in upgrading the Stanford Automated Mounter (SAM) system at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a key contribution detailed in her most-cited paper (39 citations). This work dramatically increased sample exchange throughput, enabling faster and more efficient data collection. More recently, Russi has pioneered scalable fabrication techniques for array-type fixed-target devices, enabling automated room-temperature data collection. This approach, described in her 2025 paper, minimizes crystal handling damage and opens new avenues for studying dynamic protein systems. Her contributions are essential for maximizing the scientific output of beamlines, making her a critical innovator in the field of structural biology and a key resource for researchers seeking to push the limits of crystallographic experimentation.

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Papers
44
Total Citations
22
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
The Stanford Automated Mounter: pushing the limits of sample exchange at the SSRL macromolecular crystallography beamlines
39 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2016 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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