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About
S. Michael Soltis is a leading figure in structural biology, renowned for pioneering remote-access technologies and high-throughput methods at synchrotron beamlines. His research focuses on advancing macromolecular crystallography infrastructure, particularly at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), where he has revolutionized how scientists collect diffraction data. Soltis’s major contributions include developing high-density grids for mounting multiple small, radiation-sensitive crystals, enabling efficient data collection from challenging samples—a critical innovation for microfocus beamlines and femtosecond crystallography. This work, published in 2015, has garnered 75 citations, underscoring its impact on structural investigations. He also spearheaded the implementation of fully remote access to SSRL’s crystallography beamlines, allowing users worldwide to conduct experiments from their home institutions. His 2010 paper on this topic (22 citations) and earlier 2005 facility update (3 citations) highlight his role in creating novel tools for training, education, and collaboration. By automating beamline control and sample delivery, Soltis has made synchrotron resources more accessible and productive, supporting countless structural biology breakthroughs. His achievements exemplify how engineering and software innovation can transform scientific discovery.
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- 1High-density grids for efficient data collection from multiple crystals75 citations · 2015
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