Acquisition of a confocal microscope for advanced 3D imaging
Official title: Confocal Microscope
Funded at California State University Long Beach · NIH-10881581 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is about getting a special microscope that helps scientists and students at California State University, Long Beach take clearer 3D pictures of biological samples, like tissues, so they can better understand and create new materials for medical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Long Beach NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Long Beach, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $224,388 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM154282-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10881581 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and students involved in biomedical engineering and related fields at California State University, Long Beach.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affiliated with California State University, Long Beach or who do not engage in biomedical research may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring an Echo Confocal Microscope to enhance the ability to capture high-resolution three-dimensional images of biological samples. The microscope will allow for the proper reconstruction of thicker samples, such as tissues and hydrogels, by blocking out-of-focus light, which is crucial for accurate imaging in biomedical research. Faculty and students at California State University, Long Beach will utilize this advanced imaging tool for various projects, including the development of 3D biomaterials and organoids. The facility will enable researchers to produce high-quality 2D and 3D images, significantly improving their research capabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide researchers with the ability to visualize complex biological structures in 3D, leading to advancements in biomedical applications.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized confocal microscopy for advanced imaging techniques, indicating that this approach is well-established and beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maldonado, Maricela — California State University Long Beach
- Study coordinator: Maldonado, Maricela
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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.