Creating a 3D virtual reality tool to explore biological data
3D Human Reference Body: Multiscale Exploration and Visualization of Biomolecular Data in Virtual Reality
This study is creating a fun and interactive 3D virtual reality tool that helps people explore and understand complex biological information, making it easier for patients to learn about how their cells work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123677 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an innovative 3D virtual reality (VR) tool that allows users to explore and visualize complex biological datasets. By integrating data from multiple sources, including the Human BioMolecular Atlas Program and the Cellular Senescence Network, the tool will provide an immersive experience for understanding cellular structures and functions. Patients may benefit from this technology as it could enhance the way biological information is presented, making it more accessible and understandable. The project will utilize existing data infrastructures to create a federated collection of datasets that can be visualized in both 2D and 3D formats.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in the intersection of technology and biology, particularly those with conditions related to cellular aging or other biological processes.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to cellular biology or those who do not engage with technology may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve how patients and researchers visualize and understand biological data, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of virtual reality in biological data visualization is an emerging field, similar approaches have shown promise in enhancing understanding of complex datasets.
Where this research is happening
Bloomington, United States
- Trustees of Indiana University — Bloomington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bueckle, Andreas — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Bueckle, Andreas
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.