# Administrative supplement to purchase a plate reader

> **NIH NIH R01** · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE · 2022 · $59,487

## Abstract

Summary
Our current NIH-funded project (GM061146) aims to establish the molecular framework
of RNA NAD+ capping/decapping. In our studies, we routinely perform reporter gene
assays to study how the RNA NAD+ cap affects RNA stability and translation. These
experiments require the use of a plate reader that measures fluorescence and
luminescence. We have been using a plate reader in the Genomics Core facility, but it is
extremely outdated with unstable connections to the computer. Replacement parts
cannot be obtained as the model has become obsolete. We request funds for the
purchase of a SpectraMax iD5 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader. The plate reader is
essential for our NIH-funded research.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10581088
- **Project number:** 3R01GM061146-22S1
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
- **Principal Investigator:** Meng Chen
- **Activity code:** R01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $59,487
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2000-05-01 → 2024-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10581088

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10581088, Administrative supplement to purchase a plate reader (3R01GM061146-22S1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10581088. Licensed CC0.

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