Advanced imaging and cell analysis services for researchers
Official title: Microscopy and Flow Cytometry Core
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-10936197 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Microscopy and Flow Cytometry Core at the University of South Carolina helps scientists use advanced imaging tools to better understand health and disease, making it easier for them to conduct their research and discover new treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $265,321 |
| NIH project number | 1P30GM154632-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936197 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would be researchers and investigators at the University of South Carolina working on projects that require advanced imaging and cell analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affiliated with the University of South Carolina or who do not require advanced microscopy or flow cytometry services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Microscopy and Flow Cytometry Core (MFCC) at the University of South Carolina provides researchers with access to advanced microscopy and flow cytometry technologies. This core facility offers services such as confocal and fluorescent microscopy, live cell imaging, and enhanced data analysis to help scientists conduct their experiments more effectively. By training investigators in these cutting-edge methodologies, MFCC aims to improve the quality of research and facilitate innovative discoveries in various biomedical fields. The core also focuses on sustainability to ensure long-term support for these advanced techniques.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of various diseases through enhanced cellular analysis.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have successfully enhanced biomedical research capabilities, making this approach well-established and beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lim, Chang-UK — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Lim, Chang-UK
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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.