Analyzing eye tissues using advanced mass spectrometry techniques.
Core 3. Ocular Mass Spectrometry, Lipidomics, and Proteomics Core (OMSLPC)
This study is looking at the tiny building blocks in the eye, like proteins and fats, to help us better understand eye health and diseases, and it's designed for researchers and lab workers who want to learn more about these important details.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899727 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the use of mass spectrometry to analyze ocular tissues, which includes studying proteins, lipids, and small molecules found in the eye. The project aims to provide essential equipment and expertise to facilitate these analyses, train laboratory personnel, and support the planning and execution of experiments. By utilizing advanced techniques in lipidomics and proteomics, the research seeks to enhance our understanding of ocular health and disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with ocular diseases or disorders requiring advanced diagnostic techniques.
Not a fit: Patients with non-ocular conditions or those not requiring detailed analysis of eye tissues may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for eye-related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research utilizing mass spectrometry for analyzing biological tissues has shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both viable and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Rachel Wagner — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Martin, Rachel Wagner
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 below.