Acquisition of a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope at Winthrop University
Official title: The Acquisition of a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope
Funded at Winthrop University · NIH-11364212 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new spinning disk confocal microscope will empower Winthrop University researchers and students to capture high-resolution 3D images for biology and tissue studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Winthrop University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rock Hill, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2026 |
| Project end | August 4, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,702 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM164748-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11364212 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals whose conditions involve tissue analysis, corneal biology, or DNA repair research where advanced imaging could inform future diagnostics or therapies, typically within the university research ecosystem.
✕Less likely to help
Patients may not directly benefit from this grant, as it funds equipment for institutional research and education rather than a clinical intervention.
What this research studies
Winthrop University seeks to purchase a spinning disk confocal microscope to replace an aging system and reduce reliance on external imaging resources. The instrument will enable high-resolution 3D immunofluorescence imaging with an easy-to-use interface for both seasoned scientists and students. This grant supports acquisition, installation, and integration into teaching labs and ongoing research projects across multiple departments. It will enhance training in microscopy and potentially strengthen outreach and recruitment by expanding access to advanced imaging capabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit indirectly through faster, more accurate biomedical research that may lead to new insights into tissue biology and disease mechanisms.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work using improved imaging systems has enabled high-quality 3D tissue imaging, though the specific grant focuses on equipment purchase rather than a specific disease study.
Where this research is happening
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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chojnowski, Jena L — Winthrop University
- Study coordinator: Chojnowski, Jena L
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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.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.