(provided in specific aims by applicant): In the next Program period, the Facility will continue to support all motion analysis experiments performed by Program participants and collaborators, and will continue to work with all three basic research projects on the development of customized software. The Facility will also continue to develop the following technologies: 1) 3D-DIASemb, with special emphasis on automating cell and nuclear outlining and expanding the vector flow analysis of cytoplasmic streaming to 3D; 2) 3D-DIAScon, with special attention to registering the DIC and LCSD images and writing customized image contrast software for the LCSD optical sections; and 3) the first prototype of DIAS 4.0. Development of DIAS 4.0, which will then serve as the platform for 2D- DIAS. 3D-DIAS, 3D-DIASemb, 3D-DIAScon and DEAS, will include the following: 1) real-time user interaction, computing on demand and integration of a unique """"""""notebook"""""""" format based on the """"""""drag and drop"""""""" paradigm; 2) enhanced image processing, outlining, vectoring and 3D-rendering stations; and 3) enhanced motion analysis capabilities. The Facility will continue to perform its role as a pioneer in the development of the most advanced dynamic 3D reconstruction and motion analysis systems, and will continue to make these developing systems accessible first to Program participants and then to scientists worldwide.

Project Start
2002-05-16
Project End
2007-03-31
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
19
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$143,176
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Iowa
Department
Type
DUNS #
041294109
City
Iowa City
State
IA
Country
United States
Zip Code
52242
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