A center for advanced imaging of cells and tissues using cryo-electron tomography
CU Boulder Center for Cryo-ET (CCET)
This study is all about using special imaging techniques to take detailed pictures of cells and their parts, which could help scientists learn more about how our bodies work and eventually lead to better medical treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boulder, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11092661 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research establishes the CU Boulder Center for Cryo-Electron Tomography (CCET), which focuses on preparing cryo-specimens and utilizing cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) to study cells, organelles, and large molecular assemblies. The project combines the expertise of leading scientists in high-resolution imaging and biochemistry to provide advanced imaging techniques and training for researchers. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved understanding of cellular structures and functions, which could lead to advancements in medical treatments and diagnostics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with conditions related to cellular dysfunction or those involved in research requiring advanced imaging techniques.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to cellular structures or those not involved in research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of cellular structures, potentially leading to breakthroughs in disease treatment and diagnostics.
How similar studies have performed: Other research in cryo-electron tomography has shown promise in advancing our understanding of cellular structures, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Boulder, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado — Boulder, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoenger, Andreas — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Hoenger, Andreas
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.