Improving imaging techniques to study how organisms develop
Official title: Multi-contrast dynamic optical imaging to advance live developmental biology
Funded at The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology · NIH-10892873 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving imaging techniques to help scientists better understand how living things grow and develop, which could lead to new treatments for genetic and developmental disorders that affect people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hoboken, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $385,500 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM142953-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10892873 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with genetic or developmental disorders, as well as those interested in the underlying mechanisms of growth and development.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to developmental biology or genetic factors may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing optical imaging methods to better understand the complex processes of developmental biology. By advancing imaging capabilities from 2D to 3D and from static to dynamic, the project aims to connect genetic information with how organisms grow and develop. The use of multi-contrast imaging will allow researchers to explore the roles of various biological factors in growth and physiology, particularly using mouse models that are crucial for studying human diseases. Patients may benefit from insights gained into developmental processes that could inform treatments for genetic and developmental disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to breakthroughs in understanding developmental disorders and improving treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using advanced imaging techniques to study developmental biology, indicating that this approach has potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
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The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Shang — The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Wang, Shang
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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.