Advances in imaging combined with enhanced capabilities to label cells and tissues have greatly improved the ability to utilize animal and cell culture models to study cellular processes and disease pathogenesis. The microscopy, digital imaging and histology module of the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Vision Core provides cutting edge instruments for advanced, high- resolution imaging of cells, tissues and live animals and expert support for processing, sectioning and staining samples, as well as image acquisition and analysis. The imaging technologies offered by the module includes electron microscopy, light and epifluorescent microscopy and multichannel and multiphoton confocal microscopy. The advanced imaging capability available to vision core investigators at BCM will enhance their ability to thoroughly investigate disease models and to evaluate efficacy of novel therapy approaches. The module will also enhance collaboration between vision researchers at BCM by because of the close proximity of core facilities to investigator?s labs and shared imaging expertise between investigators and staff.

Public Health Relevance

High-resolution digital imaging of cells and tissues is essential for the translational disease modeling performed by our core group. This microscopy, digital imaging and histology core module provides the latest imaging technology and expert support to investigators for their studies of disease pathogenesis and therapeutic efficacy.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Center Core Grants (P30)
Project #
5P30EY002520-38
Application #
9301529
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZEY1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2017-07-01
Budget End
2018-06-30
Support Year
38
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Baylor College of Medicine
Department
Type
DUNS #
051113330
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77030
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