The Imaging & Histology Core provides a wide variety of visualization and quantitative techniques that allow investigators working on three SCOR Projects to extract morphologic and physiologic information from biological materials, using both fixed and live samples. Techniques supported include immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, light microscopy, and quantitative and qualitative morphometric analysis. These techniques are supported by a rich assemblage of state of the art instrumentation along with highly skilled technicians who offer assistance, instruction and consultation for SCOR investigators, as well as assistance in the development of new experimental and analysis approaches. The Imaging & Histology Core is divided into a series of facilities, histology, light microscopy, and electron microscopy.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
2P50HL060280-06
Application #
6809836
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHL1-CSR-P (M2))
Project Start
2003-09-16
Project End
2008-08-31
Budget Start
2003-09-16
Budget End
2004-08-31
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$103,843
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Type
DUNS #
608195277
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
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