Advanced nanoparticle tracking technology for biomedical research
Official title: ZetaView x30 QUATT Multi-Fluorescence Nanoparticle Tracking Analyzer
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10854023 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about getting a new high-tech tool that helps scientists better understand tiny particles in our bodies that can affect health, and it will be available for researchers at UC San Diego and nearby places to work together on important medical discoveries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $180,430 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD036412-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10854023 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients with conditions related to cancer, diabetes, and other diseases where extracellular vesicles play a critical role.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to extracellular vesicles or those not participating in research activities at UC San Diego may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art ZetaView® x30 QUATT Multi-Fluorescence Nanoparticle Tracking Analyzer, which will enhance the study of extracellular vesicles and bio-nanoparticles. The analyzer allows researchers to measure various properties of nanoparticles, including size, concentration, and fluorescence, with the unique ability to assess the colocalization of fluorescence signals. This capability is crucial for accurately characterizing different subpopulations of extracellular vesicles, which can lead to significant advancements in understanding various diseases. The instrument will be accessible to researchers at UC San Diego and nearby institutions, promoting collaboration and innovation in multiple biomedical fields.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for diseases such as cancer and diabetes by enhancing our understanding of extracellular vesicles.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized advanced nanoparticle tracking technologies, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Shizhen Emily — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Wang, Shizhen Emily
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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.