A conference to enhance participation in biophotonics and additive manufacturing.
Official title: Translational BioPhotonics/Additive Manufacuring for Biophotonics
Funded at Rice University · NIH-11073913 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making a conference on new imaging and treatment technologies more welcoming for students and early-career researchers, so they can learn from experts and connect with others in the field without worrying about the cost.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rice University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13EB036893-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11073913 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include students and early-career researchers interested in biophotonics and additive manufacturing.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academia or early-stage research may not receive direct benefits from this conference.
What this research studies
This research supports a conference focused on Translational BioPhotonics and Additive Manufacturing, aimed at increasing participation from students and early-career researchers. The conference will feature talks from leading experts and provide a platform for networking between academics, clinicians, and industry professionals. Participants will learn about the latest advancements in imaging and biophotonic solutions for diagnostics and therapy. Financial support will cover registration fees, making it more accessible for emerging researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower the next generation of researchers in biophotonics, leading to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences in this series have successfully fostered collaboration and innovation within the biophotonics community.
Where this research is happening
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Rice University
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tkaczyk, Tomasz S — Rice University
- Study coordinator: Tkaczyk, Tomasz S
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.