The major goal of the Specialized Imaging Core is to facilitate the use of quantitative and qualitative imaging techniques in the analysis of transport physiology at the cellular and molecular level. The range of imaging techniques which are applicable to the study of transport systems in cells, tissues, whole organs and in the intact organism have been greatly expanded. New technologies are now available for greater resolution of localization of specific target proteins as well as permitting vital microscopy where dynamic changes can be identified. These include immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy, electron microscopy, in situ hybridization, morphometry, atomic force microscopy and vital microscopy. These techniques are extremely useful in cell physiology and biology but are not easily accessible to investigators without previous training or experience. In addition, the selection of the proper technique or combination of techniques requires experience in interpretation and knowledge of the limitations of the method. The Imaging core will provide expertise and assistance in the utilization of light, immunofluorescence, confocal, atomic force and electron microscopy with particular emphasis on phenotypic and pathologic analysis of transgenic models, immunocytochemistry, vital microscopy and image analysis. The facility will give access to these specialized techniques and to the equipment necessary to apply them and will form a focal point for collaboration between members of the program project. Specifically, the core will provide the facilities, service and education necessary for the efficient application of imaging techniques tailored to the individual research objectives of the various members of the program project.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
5P01HD032573-15
Application #
7952470
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHD1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2009-08-01
Budget End
2010-07-31
Support Year
15
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$119,402
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California San Diego
Department
Type
DUNS #
804355790
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92093
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