Advanced technology for analyzing cells and tissues in human diseases
Official title: CyTOF XT with Hyperion XTi platform
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-10854072 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about getting new technology to help scientists better understand diseases like cancer and heart problems by looking closely at cells from people and animals, so they can work together to find new treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $829,223 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD036336-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10854072 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with immunological, cancer, cardiovascular, or neurological diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to the focus areas of immunology, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, or neuroscience may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art mass cytometer and imaging platform to analyze cell suspensions and tissue sections from both human subjects and rodent models. The technology will be utilized by a collaborative group of investigators studying various diseases, including immunological, cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions. By providing a shared resource at Baylor College of Medicine, this project aims to enhance research capabilities and foster collaboration among scientists in the Texas Medical Center and the greater Houston area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of various diseases by enabling detailed analysis of cellular and tissue characteristics.
How similar studies have gone: Other research utilizing advanced cytometry technologies has shown significant success in enhancing disease understanding and treatment strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beeton, Christine — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Beeton, Christine
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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.