New high-speed refrigerated centrifuge to support DNA injury research
Official title: Molecular control of translesion synthesis fidelity beyond the lesion
Funded at Baylor University · NIH-11299999 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A supplemental NIH grant helps Baylor University replace an old centrifuge with a newer model to keep DNA-related experiments on track and safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waco, United States) |
| Project start | July 2, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $60,818 |
| NIH project number | 3R15GM155805-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11299999 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
No direct patient participation; the grant supports basic research equipment used in studies related to DNA injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients will not participate directly in this equipment purchase.
What this research studies
This grant funds the purchase of a refrigerated high-speed floor centrifuge to support the parent project and other NIH-funded studies in the PI’s department. The upgrade replaces an aging instrument with a newer Beckman model to improve safety, reliability, and research throughput. High-speed centrifugation is used to purify proteins, isolate DNA substrates, and separate protein-DNA complexes, all of which are crucial for studying DNA injury and repair. The grant emphasizes training and research activity by undergraduate and graduate students who will use the instrument in hands-on experiments. By ensuring efficient workflows, the equipment supports timely progress toward project aims.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Access to reliable, safer equipment can accelerate discoveries in DNA injury research and enhance training for students and trainees.
How similar studies have gone: Upgrading core equipment is a common step that enables higher-quality experimental outputs in biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor University
Waco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trakselis, Michael a — Baylor University
- Study coordinator: Trakselis, Michael a
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.