Advanced imaging technology for studying diseases in living animals
Official title: Multiphoton intravital microscope
Funded at Albany Medical College · NIH-10866922 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about getting a super advanced microscope to help scientists see how diseases like cancer and inflammation work in mice, which could lead to better treatments for patients like you in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albany Medical College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albany, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $749,854 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD034442-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10866922 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals with conditions related to systemic inflammation, cancer, or vascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve the biological processes being studied, such as purely genetic disorders without an inflammatory or vascular component, may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art multiphoton microscope to enhance the imaging capabilities for studying various diseases in mouse models. The microscope will enable researchers to observe complex biological processes in real-time, such as how immune cells interact with blood vessels and how cancer cells behave. By providing high-resolution imaging at cellular and subcellular levels, this technology will support a wide range of studies, including inflammation, cancer, and vascular diseases. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in understanding and treating these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of various diseases, including cancer and vascular disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized advanced imaging technologies to gain insights into complex biological processes, indicating that this approach has a strong potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Albany Medical College
Albany, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barroso, Margarida — Albany Medical College
- Study coordinator: Barroso, Margarida
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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.