Histopathology and Microscopy Core serves tissue analysis needs
Official title: Histopathology and Microscopy Core
Funded at Mainehealth · NIH-11399851 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core facility helps researchers at MaineHealth analyze tissue samples using histology and microscopy, supporting many studies and publications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mainehealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2017 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $268,881 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121301-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11399851 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and labs at MaineHealth and affiliated sites who need tissue processing, staining, and imaging support.
✕Less likely to help
This grant does not involve direct patient participation in experiments.
What this research studies
This grant funds an established Histopathology and Microscopy Core that offers tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining, and immunohistochemistry. The core supports researchers by optimizing procedures, handling archival tissues, and providing specialized visualization methods. Over the years it has expanded capacity and contributed to numerous publications, improving research quality and speed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit indirectly through faster, higher-quality translational research and better tissue-based findings that inform diagnosis and treatment.
How similar studies have gone: The core has a track record of successful support and publications, demonstrating reliable microscopical analysis benefits.
Where this research is happening
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Mainehealth
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lindner, Volkhard — Mainehealth
- Study coordinator: Lindner, Volkhard
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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.