SEC-MALS instrument to advance biomedical research and education at Fresno State
Official title: Size Exclusion Chromatography-Multi Angle Light Scattering (SEC-MALS) for Enhancing Biomedical Research and Education at Fresno State
Funded at California State University Fresno · NIH-11364847 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new SEC-MALS instrument will be bought to help Fresno State researchers and students measure the size and weight of proteins and other large molecules more accurately.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Fresno NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fresno, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM164793-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11364847 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include patients whose conditions may be related to protein misfolding, biomarker research, or nanomedicine developments studied at Fresno State.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in or affected by Fresno State's immediate research projects may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a size exclusion chromatography–multi-angle light scattering instrument to improve biomedical research and education at California State University, Fresno. It will enable precise, absolute measurements of macromolecule molar mass and size in solution, benefitting studies from protein characterization to nanoparticle work. The instrument will be integrated into undergraduate and graduate labs, supporting multiple projects and hands-on learning. By expanding analytical capabilities, the university aims to push forward discoveries and enhance educational experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit indirectly through faster, higher-quality biomedical research and training that supports future therapies and diagnostics.
How similar studies have gone: Similar SEC-MALS instruments are widely used in biomedical labs to obtain accurate molecular weights and sizes, with established utility in protein and nanoparticle research.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Fresno
Fresno, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Uchida, Masaki — California State University Fresno
- Study coordinator: Uchida, Masaki
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.