Establishing a cryo-electron microscopy facility in the Midwest
Official title: Cryo-EM for the Midwest Region
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-10854052 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a new lab in Kansas where scientists can use special technology to see tiny protein structures better, making it easier for them to do important research in biology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD036339-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10854052 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and scientists in the Midwest region focusing on biological and biomedical sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a scientific background may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a regional cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) facility to support researchers in Kansas and surrounding states. By providing local access to advanced cryo-EM technology, the project will enable scientists to visualize large protein structures that are difficult to study with traditional methods. The facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, allowing for iterative sample preparation and analysis, which is crucial for successful research outcomes. This initiative addresses the current limitations faced by researchers who lack access to such facilities, thereby fostering advancements in biological sciences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the ability of local scientists to conduct cutting-edge studies in structural biology, leading to new discoveries in health and disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully established similar cryo-EM facilities, demonstrating the potential for significant advancements in structural biology.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Freudenthal, Bret D — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Freudenthal, Bret D
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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.