Surface Plasmon Resonance instrument to boost biomedical research and education
Official title: Acquisition of Surface Plasmon Resonance Instrument for Enhancing Biomedical Research and Education
Funded at University of Louisiana at Monroe · NIH-11366378 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new lab instrument called Biacore X100 will let researchers at the University of Louisiana at Monroe study how molecules interact in real time to better understand diseases and train students.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisiana at Monroe NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Monroe, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $177,721 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM164870-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11366378 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; this is a research infrastructure grant for university use.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation in this grant.
What this research studies
This grant proposes buying a Biacore X100 instrument to enable sensitive, real-time analysis of biomolecular interactions, including binding strength and reaction rates. The device will be used for research on proteins, nucleic acids, and small molecules, with potential applications in drug discovery and biomarker validation. It will also provide hands-on training for students in molecular interaction analysis as part of the Research Methods course. The investment aims to strengthen research infrastructure, encourage collaboration across departments, and improve student preparation for biomedical careers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the instrument could accelerate discovery of disease-related molecular interactions and enhance education by giving students practical skills in cutting-edge analysis.
How similar studies have gone: SPR instrumentation has a track record of enabling high-quality molecular interaction studies in biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murru, Siva — University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Study coordinator: Murru, Siva
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.