High-Resolution Spatial Proteomics at TAMU
Official title: High-Resolution Spatial Proteomics with a Hyperion XTi Imaging Mass Cytometer
Funded at Texas A&m University · NIH-11338623 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state-of-the-art imaging mass cytometry system will be installed at Texas A&M to map protein patterns in tissues with high detail, helping researchers study disease progression and immune responses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas A&m University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Station, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2026 |
| Project end | June 14, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $802,514 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD040159-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11338623 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians at TAMU and collaborators who study diseases and tissue biology using imaging mass cytometry.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in TAMU's research or those whose conditions are not studied using spatial proteomics may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
Texas A&M’s Preclinical Phenotyping Core will acquire the Hyperion XTi Imaging Mass Cytometer to enable highly multiplexed, spatially resolved protein detection in tissue samples. This will allow researchers to analyze complex tissue environments at subcellular resolution and improve understanding of disease progression and cellular interactions. The core has existing image analysis pipelines and panel design experience, and will hire a technician to perform system maintenance and support daily operations. The investment addresses a current gap in TAMU’s imaging capabilities and will serve a broad research community in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from more precise tissue analyses that inform disease understanding and potential therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Other institutions have advanced spatial proteomics with mass cytometry showing improved subcellular mapping of proteins.
Where this research is happening
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Texas A&m University
College Station, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Sun Ja — Texas A&m University
- Study coordinator: Kim, Sun Ja
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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.