Advanced flow cytometry for studying immune responses and gene therapies
Official title: BD FACSymphony S6
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10869808 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is about getting a new high-tech machine to help scientists at the California National Primate Research Center learn more about diseases like cancer and infections, which could lead to better treatments for patients in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $634,038 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD036449-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10869808 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals affected by cancers, cardiovascular diseases, or those involved in clinical trials for new vaccines.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to the focus areas of immunology, gene therapy, or infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art BD FACSymphony S6 flow cytometric sorter to enhance the capabilities of the Flow Cytometry Core at the California National Primate Research Center. The facility will support a variety of ongoing and future research projects that investigate critical areas such as immunology, infectious diseases, gene therapy, and cancer treatment. By enabling detailed analysis of specific cell types and their functions, this research aims to improve our understanding of diseases and the development of new therapies. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in treatments that arise from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved therapies for various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing advanced flow cytometry techniques has shown significant success in understanding immune responses and developing new therapies.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hartigan-O'connor, Dennis J. — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Hartigan-O'connor, Dennis J.
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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.