Advanced 3D imaging techniques for biological research
Official title: Light Microscopy Facility Core
Funded at Mount Desert Island Biological Lab · NIH-10933850 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists see tiny details in living tissues and organisms using special light technology, so they can better understand how cells work and share that knowledge with others.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mount Desert Island Biological Lab NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salsbury Cove, United States) |
| Project start | July 5, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $161,000 |
| NIH project number | 1P30GM154610-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933850 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and scientists working in biological and biomedical fields who require advanced imaging capabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in biological research or those outside the scientific community may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing biological studies through advanced light microscopy techniques, specifically confocal and light-sheet microscopy. It aims to provide researchers with access to cutting-edge imaging technology that allows for detailed 3D visualization of biological tissues and organisms. The facility will offer training and support in microscopy and digital image analysis, enabling scientists to generate comprehensive data on tissue structure and cellular behavior. By utilizing a newly constructed mesoSPIM, the project will facilitate high-resolution imaging and assist researchers in analyzing complex biological data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the understanding of biological processes and diseases through enhanced imaging techniques.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized advanced microscopy techniques for biological imaging, indicating a promising approach in this field.
Where this research is happening
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Mount Desert Island Biological Lab
Salsbury Cove, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bonnet, Frederic Xavier — Mount Desert Island Biological Lab
- Study coordinator: Bonnet, Frederic Xavier
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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.