Core Grant for Vision Research-Morphology Module Core

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Abstract

Morphology Project Summary/Abstract The Morphology Module has three primary functions. First, the module provides technical assistance for light, electron, and confocal microscopy. Services include paraffin, methacrylate, epoxy, epon, and frozen sectioning; and complete transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy services. Second, the module is an equipment resource, housing a laser microdissection system, two confocal microscopes including a new inverted confocal system, automated histology and electron microscopy tissue processors, ultramicrotomes, cryostats, various fluorescence and phase microscopes, computers and printers to process digital images. Third, the module provides consultation for various histology, electron microscopy and microscopy procedures and troubleshooting, and training on all microscopes.

Key facts

NIH application ID
10916301
Project number
5P30EY003790-43
Recipient
SCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Principal Investigator
Pablo Argueso
Activity code
P30
Funding institute
NIH
Fiscal year
2024
Award amount
$292,240
Award type
5
Project period
1997-08-01 → 2027-08-31