M. Dallery
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M. Dallery is a leading figure in structural biology instrumentation, best known for revolutionizing the automation of macromolecular crystallography. Their seminal work, "Automation of sample mounting for macromolecular crystallography" (2006, 111 citations), established the SPINE standard sample holder—a modified, rigorously specified vial and pin design that became the global benchmark for robotic sample changers. This contribution was pivotal in enabling high-throughput, remote-access crystallography at synchrotrons worldwide, dramatically accelerating the pace of protein structure determination. By solving the practical challenge of reliable, cryocooled sample handling, Dallery’s innovation directly supported thousands of subsequent studies in drug discovery and molecular biology. Their work stands as a cornerstone achievement in structural biology infrastructure, demonstrating how engineering precision can unlock new frontiers in scientific discovery.
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- 1Automation of sample mounting for macromolecular crystallography111 citations · 2006