Advanced fluorescence microscope for live-cell imaging
Official title: Fluorescence Microscope with Live-cell and high-resolution imaging capabilities
Funded at Texas State University · NIH-10880925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about getting a super cool microscope that helps scientists at Texas State University take really detailed pictures of live cells, like tiny microbes and cancer cells, so they can do better research and teach more than 90 students each year about the latest in science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Marcos, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $194,590 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM154304-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880925 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include students and researchers involved in biomedical sciences, particularly those studying microbiology and cancer biology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in academic research or those outside the biomedical field may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to acquire a state-of-the-art fluorescence microscope that enables high-resolution imaging of live cells, particularly focusing on microbes and cancer cell cultures. The microscope will be housed at Texas State University and will enhance the research capabilities of several NIH-supported researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. By providing advanced imaging techniques, this project will also support educational programs, allowing over 90 students annually to engage with cutting-edge scientific equipment and methodologies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the understanding of cellular processes in microbes and cancer, leading to advancements in biomedical research and education.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing advanced microscopy techniques have shown significant success in enhancing our understanding of cellular dynamics and disease mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
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Texas State University
San Marcos, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peterson, Ryan Loren — Texas State University
- Study coordinator: Peterson, Ryan Loren
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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.