Imaging cell behavior using advanced light technology
Official title: Multi-modality optical imaging of single-cell dynamics using supercontinuum light source
Funded at New Jersey Institute of Technology · NIH-10798646 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to take detailed pictures of how cells move and interact, which could help us understand diseases better and find new treatments, all without needing any special dyes or injections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Jersey Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $81,672 |
| NIH project number | 3R15GM148990-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10798646 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions that involve abnormal cell adhesion or related cellular behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to cell adhesion dynamics may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a new imaging platform that combines advanced microscopy techniques to observe how cells move and interact at a very detailed level. By using a special light source, the researchers will be able to visualize the dynamics of cell adhesion, which is crucial for understanding various diseases and developing new treatments. The study will focus on correlating the movement of cells with their internal properties, providing insights that could lead to better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. This innovative approach allows for non-invasive monitoring of cell activities without the need for contrast agents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for diagnosing and treating diseases related to cell adhesion.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to study cellular dynamics, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Xuan — New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Liu, Xuan
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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.