Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope for SIU researchers
Official title: Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope
Funded at Southern Illinois University Carbondale · NIH-11366274 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new high-resolution confocal microscope will be purchased for Southern Illinois University, enabling researchers from multiple fields to generate clearer 3D images and advance biomedical work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southern Illinois University Carbondale NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Carbondale, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,887 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM164875-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11366274 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians at SIU whose work involves high-resolution 3D imaging of biological samples.
✕Less likely to help
Patients will not directly enroll in this grant or undergo procedures as part of the funded work.
What this research studies
This grant funds upgrading an existing fluorescence microscope to a Nikon AX super-resolution confocal system. It includes a high-speed, multi-channel setup with 4 laser lines and a dedicated imaging workstation to produce detailed 3D image stacks. Researchers from various disciplines at SIU will gain access through a governance plan and scheduling by a confocal-use committee. The upgrade aims to reduce photobleaching during scans and improve spatial resolution for basic and translational biology projects. The instrument will be housed in a dedicated room to support ongoing collaborations and training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If funded, patients could benefit indirectly through faster, more precise biomedical research that may lead to new insights and therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Other institutions have demonstrated that super-resolution confocal imaging enhances understanding of cellular structure and disease mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jensik, Philip J. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Study coordinator: Jensik, Philip J.
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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.