Advanced technology for sorting and analyzing cells
Official title: High-throughput Full Spectrum Cell Sorter
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10431645 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about getting a new, advanced cell sorting machine that will help scientists at UCSF better understand how cells behave in different diseases, which could lead to improved treatments for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $752,359 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD032441-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10431645 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with conditions that involve complex cell population dynamics, such as cancer or autoimmune diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable, non-complex conditions that do not involve significant changes in cell populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art Full Spectrum Cell Sorter to enhance the capabilities of the UCSF Parnassus Flow Cytometry CoLab. The new instrument will allow researchers to sort and analyze individual cells with high precision, providing multidimensional data that can reveal important insights into cell behavior in various diseases. By utilizing advanced spectral technology, the sorter can analyze up to 40 different parameters simultaneously, which is crucial for understanding complex biological processes. This technology aims to support ongoing research into disease progression and treatment responses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the understanding of cell dynamics in diseases, leading to better-targeted therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research utilizing advanced cell sorting technologies has shown promising results in enhancing our understanding of cellular behaviors and improving treatment strategies.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nguyen, Vinh — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Nguyen, Vinh
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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.