Upgrading confocal microscopy for advanced imaging
Zeiss LSM 980 confocal with Airyscan 2
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCIENCE CENTER · NIH-10852660
This study is all about getting a new, advanced microscope to help scientists at UT Health San Antonio see living cells better, which will help them understand diseases like cancer and neurological disorders and find new ways to treat them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCIENCE CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10852660 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to acquire a state-of-the-art Zeiss LSM 980 confocal microscope with Airyscan2 technology to replace outdated equipment that is no longer suitable for live cell imaging. The new microscope will be housed at the Optical Imaging Core Facility at UT Health San Antonio, which supports numerous NIH-funded research projects across various fields, including cancer and neurological disorders. By enhancing imaging capabilities, this research will enable scientists to gain deeper insights into biological processes and develop innovative treatments for a range of diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients with cancer, brain injuries, and degenerative neurological disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to the areas of focus, such as purely orthopedic issues, may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with various diseases, including cancer and neurological disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing advanced confocal microscopy has shown significant success in enhancing our understanding of complex biological systems and improving treatment outcomes.
Where this research is happening
SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCIENCE CENTER — SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WANG, EXING — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCIENCE CENTER
- Study coordinator: WANG, EXING
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.
Conditions: Acquired brain injury, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer Center, Degenerative Neurologic Disorders, Disease