Upgrading to a new confocal microscope for advanced 3D imaging
Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope System
This study is all about getting a new, high-tech microscope to help researchers at Providence College take better pictures of cells and tissues, which will make their experiments more accurate and effective for understanding health and disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Providence College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11100415 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to acquire a state-of-the-art Nikon CSU-W1 spinning disk confocal microscope system to enhance the imaging capabilities for various biomedical research projects at Providence College. The new system will replace an outdated confocal microscope that has been hampering research due to hardware failures and imaging limitations. By providing high-resolution 3D fluorescence microscopy, this upgrade will support NIH-funded investigators in conducting more effective and accurate experiments involving live and fixed cells and tissues. The facility will cater to a diverse range of imaging applications, thereby advancing the overall quality of research conducted at the institution.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include young patients under 14 years of age who are involved in studies related to cellular and tissue imaging.
Not a fit: Patients who are over 14 years of age or those not involved in biomedical research studies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality and accuracy of biomedical research, leading to better understanding and treatment of diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research institutions have successfully upgraded their imaging systems, leading to significant advancements in biomedical research, indicating that this approach is both tested and beneficial.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Providence College — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Kristi E — Providence College
- Study coordinator: Miller, Kristi E
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.