Fast Protein Purification System for EWU biomedical teaching and research
Official title: Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) System
Funded at Eastern Washington University · NIH-11366771 · Data updated 2026-11-12
EWU will acquire an AKTA pure 25 FPLC system to purify proteins, improving hands-on biochemistry and student-led research projects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Eastern Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cheney, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $176,423 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM164840-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11366771 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; this grant supports undergraduate education and basic biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient involvement or clinical benefit from this equipment purchase.
What this research studies
This grant funds a high-quality protein purification instrument for Eastern Washington University’s biomedical research and teaching. It will replace gravity-based methods with advanced chromatography, enabling higher purity and better yields. Students will gain experience through new courses and hands-on labs, and ongoing NIH projects at EWU will benefit from more robust data and potential new avenues like small RNA purification and protein characterization. The system will support multiple projects and help attract additional grant funding by expanding capabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better-quality protein purification can lead to more reliable experiments and stronger student training, potentially accelerating discoveries in biomolecular research.
How similar studies have gone: Other institutions upgrading purification capabilities have seen improved research output and educational outcomes, though EWU’s setting is unique as an undergraduate-focused program.
Where this research is happening
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Eastern Washington University
Cheney, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sarwar, Zaara — Eastern Washington University
- Study coordinator: Sarwar, Zaara
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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.