Numerous investigators incorporate tissue imaging in their studies. These imaging methods are conducted, however, with varying degrees of technical sophistication, anatomical detail, tissue quality, and technical expertise. In nearly all cases, there is potential for technical refinement when assisted by experienced laboratory personnel. To provide this critical technical support and improved application of digital imaging in ongoing, pending, and new studies, we propose to establish a Imaging Core. The Oregon Hearing Research Center Imaging Core (Core 2) will support five principal investigators, funded by the NIDCD and other institutes, with strong focus and a substantial record of accomplishments in imaging the periphery and central audito-vestibular sensory pathway. The overall goal is to centralize expertise in light, confocal and electron-microscopic imaging within the OHRC to enhance presently-funded research projects, permit development of new projects, and stimulate collaborations between participating investigators. The Microscopy and Imaging Core (Core 2) will: 1: Provide administrative and technical oversight to improve facility function. 2: Provide personnel who will assist investigators with current and new studies. 3: Provide access to well-maintained equipment in a more cost-efficient and effective manner. 4: Provide training to investigators and their staffs to improve application of existing technical capabilities. The Imaging Core will be co-directed by Dennis Trune and Peter Steyger. By providing services not available through existing grants, the Microscopy and Imaging Core will enhance current, planned and future new research projects carried out by core-facility users and stimulate productive collaborations.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Type
Center Core Grants (P30)
Project #
5P30DC005983-02
Application #
7843338
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDC1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2004-04-01
Budget End
2005-03-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$201,143
Indirect Cost
Name
Oregon Health and Science University
Department
Type
DUNS #
096997515
City
Portland
State
OR
Country
United States
Zip Code
97239
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