Understanding Cell Transport and Organelles with Advanced Imaging
Intracellular transport and organelle biology at the nanoscale: A multidimensional super-resolution approach
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY · NIH-11172558
This project develops cutting-edge microscopy to reveal how tiny parts inside our cells work and move.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BERKELEY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11172558 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our cells are made of many tiny parts called organelles that need to move and communicate effectively for our bodies to function well. This project creates new, super-powerful microscopes that can see these cellular processes in incredible detail, even down to individual molecules. By combining these advanced imaging tools with studies of how cells work, we aim to uncover hidden structures and the physical rules that govern how organelles form and transport materials. This deeper understanding will help us learn more about how cells maintain their health and function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This basic science project does not directly involve patient participation, but its findings could inform future research relevant to many conditions.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment options or direct clinical intervention will not find direct benefit from this foundational research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This foundational knowledge could eventually lead to new ways to understand and address diseases caused by problems in cell transport or organelle function.
How similar studies have performed: This project pioneers new microscopy methods while simultaneously making fundamental biological discoveries, building upon earlier successes in super-resolution imaging.
Where this research is happening
BERKELEY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY — BERKELEY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: XU, KE — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY
- Study coordinator: XU, KE
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 below.