Grace Shea-McCarthy
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Grace Shea-McCarthy is a leading figure in synchrotron instrumentation, specializing in macromolecular X-ray crystallography (MX) and biological small-angle X-ray scattering (bioSAXS). Her major contribution lies in the development of robotic sample changers that have revolutionized high-throughput structural biology at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II). Her 2021 paper, with 21 citations, details the integration of these automated systems at the AMX, FMX, and LiX beamlines, enabling fully unattended data collection and remote user access. This work dramatically accelerates the pace of structural determination for proteins and biological complexes, allowing researchers worldwide to conduct experiments without being physically present at the facility. Shea-McCarthy’s innovations have made NSLS-II a global hub for efficient, round-the-clock structural biology research, directly impacting fields from drug discovery to enzymology. Her achievements underscore a commitment to democratizing access to advanced synchrotron technologies, empowering scientists to tackle complex biological questions with unprecedented speed and reliability.
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