Investigating animal structure and function for eye disease research
Official title: Animal Structure and Function
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11092244 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers who are studying eye diseases in animals by giving them better tools to see how these diseases progress over time, so they can do their work more efficiently and use fewer animals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $113,318 |
| NIH project number | 5P30EY022589-13 |
| Project ID | NIH-11092244 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with eye diseases that are being modeled and studied using animal testing.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have eye diseases or conditions being investigated in this research may not receive any benefit.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing advanced testing capabilities for animal models used in studying eye diseases. It aims to minimize the number of animals needed for experiments by utilizing state-of-the-art imaging techniques that allow for longitudinal observations without sacrificing animals at different time points. The core facility will train researchers and provide access to expensive imaging equipment, enhancing the quality and efficiency of animal-based research in ophthalmology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more humane and effective methods for studying eye diseases, ultimately improving treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success with similar imaging techniques in reducing the need for animal sacrifice and improving the accuracy of animal models for human diseases.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bartsch, Dirk-Uwe G — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Bartsch, Dirk-Uwe G
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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.