A new advanced microscope for studying biological samples
Official title: A High-performance Shared Resource Super-resolution Spinning Disk Microscope
Funded at University of Colorado · NIH-11102405 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about getting a new, advanced microscope that will help scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder take clearer and faster pictures of living and fixed biological samples, making it easier for them to understand how cells work.
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 start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $738,752 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD038323-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11102405 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include adolescents and young individuals involved in studies related to cellular biology and proteasome functions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in biological research or those with conditions unrelated to the cellular processes being studied may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to acquire a state-of-the-art super-resolution spinning disk confocal microscope to enhance imaging capabilities for live and fixed biological samples. The new microscope will replace outdated technology and provide high-speed imaging, which is crucial for various biological studies. It will be housed in the Porter Biosciences Light Microscopy Core Facility at the University of Colorado Boulder, where multiple research teams will utilize it for their projects. This upgrade will support ongoing NIH-funded research and contribute to a better understanding of cellular processes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality and speed of biological imaging, leading to better insights into cellular functions and disease mechanisms.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing advanced microscopy techniques has shown significant success in enhancing our understanding of biological processes, indicating that this approach is likely to yield valuable results.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado
Boulder, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Orth, James D — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Orth, James D
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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.