Understanding visual function and disease at a cellular level
Module 2: Histology and Imaging
This study is looking at the tiny structures in the eye to learn more about how we see and to help improve treatments for vision problems, so patients can benefit from better diagnoses and therapies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Augusta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Augusta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904001 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the histology and imaging of ocular tissues to better understand visual function and related diseases. It provides advanced technical expertise and state-of-the-art imaging tools, including super resolution microscopy and laser capture microdissection, to conduct detailed studies on the cellular and subcellular structures of the eye. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through rigorous histologic and morphologic analyses, which could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for vision-related disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with genetic diseases affecting vision or those experiencing unexplained visual disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with non-ocular conditions or those not experiencing any visual impairments may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for conditions that cause blindness and other visual impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Other research in the field of ocular histology and imaging has shown success in enhancing our understanding of visual diseases, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Augusta, United States
- Augusta University — Augusta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fan, Xingjun — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Fan, Xingjun
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.