Spinning disk fluorescence microscope to boost biomedical research and education
Official title: Acquisition of a spinning disk confocal fluorescence microscope to promote interdisciplinary biomedical research and education
Funded at Georgia Southern University · NIH-11366665 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to buy a high-resolution confocal microscope for Georgia Southern University to help students and researchers image neural tissues and cancer-related samples.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia Southern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Statesboro, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,954 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM164846-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11366665 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are researchers and students working on cancer biology, autism-related neuroscience, or related biomedical projects who can use high-resolution imaging.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit will depend on downstream research translating from imaging findings to therapies; this grant itself funds equipment and training.
What this research studies
This grant funds a spinning disk confocal fluorescence microscope with a vibration isolation system, camera, computer, and software to expand access at the Armstrong campus. It will be housed in the Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation and managed by the COSM Core Research Laboratory, providing shared access for students and investigators across campuses. The new instrument will enable high-quality imaging of neural tissues in zebrafish and rodent models and support cancer drug research, teaching, and recruitment of researchers. The project emphasizes instrument maintenance and user access to maximize learning and scientific productivity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may indirectly benefit from faster progress in cancer drug research and neuroscience studies stemming from improved imaging capabilities.
How similar studies have gone: High-resolution confocal imaging has proven valuable in cancer and neuroscience research to advance understanding and discovery.
Where this research is happening
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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mans, Robert Alan — Georgia Southern University
- Study coordinator: Mans, Robert Alan
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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.