New 400 MHz NMR Spectrometer for KU’s Biomedical Research Core
Official title: 400 MHz NMR Spectrometer
Funded at University of Kansas Lawrence · NIH-11339123 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a state-of-the-art 400 MHz NMR spectrometer to support KU’s 15 research groups, including NIH-funded teams, by providing a modern tool for chemical biology and related bioscience work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Lawrence NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lawrence, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2026 |
| Project end | May 14, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $450,305 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD040312-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11339123 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a patient-facing study; this grant funds core research infrastructure rather than enrolling individuals.
✕Less likely to help
There is no direct patient enrollment or intervention in this grant.
What this research studies
KU plans to acquire a JEOL 400 MHz NMR spectrometer with a shielded magnet, multi-channel console, ROYAL HFX probe, and autosampler to enhance synthetic chemical biology research. The instrument will be housed in a well-established core facility with a track record in cost recovery, user training, and maintenance. It will be integrated with a helium-recovery system to reduce operating costs and environmental impact and is expected to run at 80% capacity. NIH-funded researchers will account for the majority of usage, underscoring the instrument’s role in supporting translational and basic biomedical research. Downtime issues with aging equipment will be alleviated by this modern platform, enabling more reliable data collection for diverse projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: A robust NMR resource could accelerate discoveries in chemical biology and related biomedical research at KU, benefiting patients indirectly through faster advances.
How similar studies have gone: Modern NMR cores have been shown to improve data quality and throughput for affiliated NIH projects, with strong demand and utilization.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Lawrence
Lawrence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Douglas, Justin Trigalet — University of Kansas Lawrence
- Study coordinator: Douglas, Justin Trigalet
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.