Acquisition of a new multiphoton microscope for advanced biomedical research
Official title: STELLARIS 8 DIVE Multiphoton Microscope
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11115452 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is about getting a new, high-tech microscope to help scientists at UC San Diego see living tissues better, which will support important research in health and medicine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $750,000 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD036455-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11115452 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in studies that require advanced imaging techniques for disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research studies utilizing the microscopy core may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art multiphoton microscope, the Leica Stellaris 8 DIVE, to enhance the capabilities of the UC San Diego School of Medicine Microscopy Core. This facility serves a wide range of researchers by providing access to advanced imaging technologies, which are crucial for studying biological processes in real-time. The new microscope will allow for improved fluorescence detection and imaging of live tissues, thereby facilitating groundbreaking research in various biomedical fields. By integrating advanced features like fluorescence lifetime imaging, this project aims to fill a critical gap in the current microscopy resources available to researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality and scope of biomedical research conducted at UC San Diego, leading to better understanding and treatment of diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research institutions have successfully implemented similar advanced microscopy systems, demonstrating their value in enhancing biomedical research capabilities.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zheng, Binhai — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Zheng, Binhai
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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.