Flow Cytometry Core for Advanced Cellular Analysis
Official title: Flow Cytometry Core
Funded at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · NIH-11336054 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a long‑standing Flow Cytometry Core to provide researchers with access to state‑of‑the‑art cell analysis and sorting tools, guidance, and methods support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | February 5, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $153,450 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM139763-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336054 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patient enrollment; this grant supports researchers analyzing human or animal samples in the lab.
✕Less likely to help
Patients are not directly enrolled or contacted through this core; benefits come indirectly through enabled research.
What this research studies
The Flow Cytometry Core at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has operated for over 30 years to help scientists study cell markers, cell cycles, and metabolic states. It offers hands‑on access to high‑end flow cytometers, sorting capabilities, and expert consultation to design and interpret experiments. Core services support projects in immunology, aging, cardiovascular biology, and developmental biology, with emphasis on cell phenotyping and functional assays. Some advanced metabolic assays, like SCENITH and scMEP, will be introduced to broaden capabilities for researchers. This resource accelerates discovery by enabling precise cellular analysis without each lab needing its own equipment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Researchers can rapidly characterize cells, identify key populations, and measure metabolic health, potentially speeding discoveries that translate to human health.
How similar studies have gone: Flow cytometry cores with expert support have consistently enabled impactful basic and translational findings across institutions.
Where this research is happening
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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alberola-Ila, Jose — Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
- Study coordinator: Alberola-Ila, Jose
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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.