A facility that provides advanced cell analysis and sorting services.
Official title: Flow Cytometry Core
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-10874431 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using advanced technology to help researchers better understand health issues, especially those related to aging and stem cells, which could eventually benefit patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $208,074 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM145500-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874431 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit are individuals involved in research related to stem cells, aging, or other conditions that require advanced cell analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in research or those with conditions unrelated to the focus of flow cytometry may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
The Flow Cytometry Core at Rhode Island Hospital offers specialized services for cell analysis, sorting, and phenotyping, utilizing state-of-the-art technology. This facility supports a wide range of research projects by providing access to advanced flow cytometry instruments, including a 5-laser sorter and a mass cytometer. Patients may benefit indirectly through research that utilizes these services to advance understanding of various health conditions, particularly those related to aging and stem cells. The core is designed to assist both clinical and basic research communities in Rhode Island.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for various diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research facilities utilizing flow cytometry have shown significant success in advancing biomedical research, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dooner, Mark S — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Dooner, Mark S
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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.