A facility for advanced imaging of cancer-related structures
Official title: Cryo-EM
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-11219758 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a special lab that helps scientists take clear pictures of tiny structures related to cancer, making it easier and faster for them to understand how cancer works and find better treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2024 |
| Project end | August 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,166,810 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102400011-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219758 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients with various types of cancer who are involved in studies requiring detailed structural analysis of cancer-related proteins and complexes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in cancer research or do not require structural analysis of macromolecular complexes may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research involves the establishment of a cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) user facility that will provide researchers with the ability to capture high-quality images of macromolecular complexes related to cancer. The facility aims to minimize the time between a researcher's request for imaging and the actual data collection, thereby enhancing the efficiency of cancer research. By providing access to advanced microscopy technology, this initiative will support structural biologists in their efforts to understand the molecular underpinnings of cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the understanding of cancer at a molecular level, leading to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing cryo-EM have shown promise in advancing our understanding of complex biological structures, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant breakthroughs.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Briscoe, Lynn — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Briscoe, Lynn
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About this research
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.