Improving resources for macromolecular crystallography to solve biomedical problems
Official title: Administration Component
Funded at Uchicago Argonne, LLC · NIH-10929360 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making a special lab better for scientists who study the tiny structures of important biological molecules, so they can do their experiments more easily and effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Uchicago Argonne, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,998,484 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM138396-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929360 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients with conditions that could be better understood through structural biology, such as cancer or genetic disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve structural biology or macromolecular crystallography may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the operations of a facility dedicated to macromolecular crystallography, which is crucial for understanding complex biological structures. The team, led by experienced scientists, manages user programs that allow researchers to access advanced beam time for their experiments. They also gather feedback and track the productivity of users to continually improve the services offered. By maintaining databases and organizing beamline maintenance, the project aims to support scientific advancements in structural biology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in understanding complex biological structures, which may improve disease treatment and drug development.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research in structural biology has shown success in enhancing our understanding of complex diseases and developing targeted therapies.
Where this research is happening
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Uchicago Argonne, LLC
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fischetti, Robert F. — Uchicago Argonne, LLC
- Study coordinator: Fischetti, Robert F.
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Training users on advanced crystallography technologies
This study is all about helping scientists learn how to use new tools and techniques to better understand the structures of large molecules, with friendly training sessions and hands-on workshops to boost their skills.
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Access to advanced tools for determining 3D structures of biological molecules
This study is all about using advanced technology to help scientists figure out the 3D shapes of important biological molecules, which can lead to new treatments and therapies for patients.
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.