Enhancing Biomedical Research Infrastructure with a Spinning Disc Confocal Microscope at a Rural-Serving Medical Institution
About This Grant
This proposal requests funding to acquire a state-of-the-art Olympus IX85 Automated Inverted Microscope configured with Cicero Spinning Disc Confocal technology to support the biomedical research and educational missions at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM). This high-speed, high-resolution confocal imaging platform is essential for researchers investigating the molecular and cellular basis of neurodevelopment, cancer, reproductive biology, and toxicology using zebrafish models, human cell culture, and oocytes. The proposed instrument will directly support five active research programs: (1) dissecting the role of Selenophosphate Synthetase 1 (SEPHS1) in neural circuit formation and behavior through functional analysis of human alleles in zebrafish embryos; (2) developing EGFR-targeted nanoemulsions for treating metastatic colorectal cancer using xenografted zebrafish larvae; (3) characterizing the role of Integrin alpha 6 in zebrafish hindbrain neurovascular development; (4) evaluating endocrine-disrupting chemicals and their cytoskeletal and genotoxic effects in human granulosa cells and early embryos; and (5) enhancing biomedical education through hands-on microscopy training for medical and graduate students. The availability of this imaging system will significantly accelerate data acquisition, improve spatial and temporal resolution of live and fixed specimens, and enable multi-channel fluorescence imaging. This shared resource will support basic and translational biomedical research at SHSU-COM and strengthen educational training for students. Ultimately, this instrument will advance scientific discovery, support physician-scientist training, and enhance SHSU-COM’s capacity to contribute to the biomedical research enterprise.
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Enhancing Biomedical Research Infrastructure with a Spinning Disc Confocal Microscope at a Rural-Serving Medical Institution is a NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences grant providing up to $250K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2027-07-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $250K
2027-07-31
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