Clemson Imaging and Cell Sorting Core for COBRE (CLIF)
Official title: Clemson Light Imaging Facility (CLIF)
Funded at Clemson University · NIH-11382790 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A shared imaging and cell-sorting resource at Clemson University supports cancer biology and other life-science research by providing advanced microscopy and cytometry capabilities for multiple researchers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clemson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clemson, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $328,287 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM146584-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382790 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This grant does not involve a specific patient population; it funds a research core that enables scientists to study biological processes relevant to human health.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not part of this core facility.
What this research studies
The Clemson Light Imaging Facility (CLIF) is a multi-user core that offers high-end microscopes, confocal and super-resolution imaging, a high-content screener, and cell-sorting equipment. It serves the EPIC COBRE project by assisting researchers with experimental design, technique training, and data analysis in imaging and cytometry. The core plans to hire an additional technician and to host workshops on microscopy and flow cytometry to build local capabilities. This grant funds core operations, training, and access to cutting-edge imaging tools for scientists in South Carolina.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit indirectly through faster scientific discoveries in imaging techniques that could advance disease research and translational applications.
How similar studies have gone: Other research cores with advanced imaging and cytometry capabilities have accelerated discovery in cell biology and translational research.
Where this research is happening
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Clemson University
Clemson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bruce, Terri Lane Foster — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Bruce, Terri Lane Foster
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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.