CryoVR Biotest WebGL Module

Brief

CryoVR Biotest WebGL Module is part of a virtual training environment for cryo-EM sample-preparation workflows. The online module helps novice users practice equipment concepts before working with specialized lab hardware.

Problem

Cryo-EM training can be bottlenecked by limited equipment access, complex preparation procedures, and the high cost of mistakes during hands-on practice. Novice users need a lower-risk way to learn equipment structure and workflow sequencing.

Approach

The project provides an online virtual lab environment with web-accessible training modules. The CryoVR Lite page describes browser and standalone versions for users without VR equipment, adapting the training experience to keyboard and mouse interaction.

Highlights

• Supported pre-training for cryo-EM sample-preparation equipment and workflows.
• Presented CP3 plunge-freezing concepts, including humidity chamber setup, blotting, liquid nitrogen, ethane, grid handling, and vitrification.
• Adapted VR training content into a web-accessible version for users without VR hardware.
• Helped lower the barrier to learning specialized lab procedures before real-world practice.

Outcome

The module supports safer, more accessible cryo-EM preparation training by giving novices an interactive environment for learning equipment components and workflow steps.

Links

Explore the CryoVR web module
View CryoVR funding information

Stack

Virtual lab design, VR training, web interaction, cryo-EM education, scientific training tools.