A center for advanced imaging of cells and tissues using cryo-electron tomography
CU Boulder Center for Cryo-ET (CCET)
This study is setting up a new center that will use special imaging techniques to take detailed pictures of cells and their parts, helping scientists learn more about how they work, which could eventually lead to better ways to diagnose and treat diseases that affect 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-11280999 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing the CU Boulder Center for Cryo-Electron Tomography, which will provide advanced imaging techniques to study cells, organelles, and large molecular assemblies. The center will utilize cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) and high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to prepare and analyze cryo-specimens. Patients may benefit indirectly as the research aims to enhance our understanding of cellular structures, which could lead to advancements in diagnosing and treating various diseases. The center will also offer training for scientists to implement these technologies in their own labs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with conditions that affect cellular structures or require advanced imaging for diagnosis.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to cellular structure or those not requiring advanced imaging techniques may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic techniques and treatments for diseases by providing deeper insights into cellular structures.
How similar studies have performed: Other research in cryo-electron tomography has shown promise in enhancing 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.