A compact low cost digital microscope that combines brightfield microscopy and fluorescence is proposed. Innovations in key areas have enabled size and cost reduction, and the merging of brightfield and fluorescent microscopy. The microscope will fit into the CD bay of a personal computer and use a standard interface. An open software architecture will allow others to build applications, methods, and custom interfaces. Development will be complete by the end of Phase I. As proposed, the instrument will have broad applications in the advancement of healthcare technologies. Project Narrative Microscopy forms the underpinning for all life science discoveries. A low cost compact digital microscope will be built that enables wide spread use of this technology, including underserved communities.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I (R43)
Project #
5R43EB007850-02
Application #
7557860
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-CB-G (10))
Program Officer
Zhang, Yantian
Project Start
2008-02-01
Project End
2010-01-31
Budget Start
2009-02-01
Budget End
2010-01-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$128,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Clear Lake Medical Foundation, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
003299935
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77058