UltraScan software: newer, easier data analysis for protein science
Official title: Continued Development and Maintenance of the UltraScan Software
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-11382069 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A powerful, free software package for analyzing complex biomedical data from protein and macromolecule experiments will be kept up-to-date and improved to help researchers understand diseases better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2016 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $334,195 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM120600-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382069 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians using analytical ultracentrifugation and SAXS/SANS methods to study diseases may participate by applying updated tools in their work.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not part of this software maintenance grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds the continued development and maintenance of UltraScan-III, an open-source tool used to analyze data from analytical ultracentrifugation and SAXS/SANS experiments. The work aims to streamline automation, improve reporting, and add features like electronic signatures to meet regulatory needs, all to support biomedical research. Researchers and clinicians can benefit from more accessible, trustworthy analysis workflows that integrate with modern computing and data management. The project highlights enhancements in user experience, collaboration, and data integrity to advance understanding of biological molecules related to health and disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster, more accurate insights into the structure and behavior of disease-relevant biomolecules.
How similar studies have gone: UltraScan has a track record of wide adoption and robust performance in AUC and SAXS/SANS communities; ongoing development is building on a proven foundation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brookes, Emre H. — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Brookes, Emre H.
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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.