Advanced cell sorting technology for medical research
The BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter for Flow Cytometric Sorting
This study is all about getting a new, high-tech machine that helps scientists at Penn State College of Medicine sort out different types of cells more quickly and accurately, which is really important for their research on diseases like cancer and heart problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11100882 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art cell sorter, the BD FACSDiscover S8, to enhance the capabilities of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility at Penn State College of Medicine. The new technology will allow researchers to isolate specific cell populations from complex mixtures using advanced fluorescent biomarkers, which are excited by lasers to produce signals that identify different cell types. This process is crucial for various NIH-funded projects, enabling faster and more accurate cell sorting for experiments related to diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals involved in NIH-funded biomedical research projects that require advanced cell sorting techniques.
Not a fit: Patients not engaged in research or those whose conditions do not require cell sorting technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of cell sorting for various medical studies, leading to better understanding and treatment of diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of advanced flow cytometry techniques in improving cell sorting outcomes, indicating a strong potential for success with this new technology.
Where this research is happening
Hershey, United States
- Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr — Hershey, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schell, Todd D — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Schell, Todd D
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 below.