Advanced microscopy techniques for studying kidney function in rats and mice
Official title: Intravital Microscopy Biomedical Resource Core
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-10915007 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists who are looking into how kidneys work and what goes wrong with them in rats and mice by giving them access to advanced imaging tools and training, so they can better understand kidney problems and improve their research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $217,166 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK137328-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915007 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals with kidney-related conditions or those involved in kidney research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without kidney issues or those not engaged in related research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing advanced microscopy resources to researchers studying kidney physiology and pathophysiology in rats and mice. The Indiana O’Brien Center for Advanced Renal Microscopy offers expert services and training in intravital microscopy, enabling detailed quantitative studies of kidney function. By facilitating access to these advanced imaging techniques, the project aims to enhance the understanding of kidney disorders and improve research outcomes. Researchers will also receive training to conduct their own studies, promoting independence in this specialized field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of kidney diseases through enhanced imaging techniques.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has successfully utilized advanced microscopy techniques in renal studies, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dunn, Kenneth W — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Dunn, Kenneth W
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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.