Spatial single cell analysis of the human Alzheimer's Disease brain

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Abstract

SUMMARY The major goal of this project is to study human Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) brains using the Spatial Genomics GenePS instrument for automated large scale gene expression analysis at single cell resolution. At Spatial Genomics, we are commercializing the sequential fluorescence in situ hybridization (seqFISH) technology (Eng et al, 2019) that allows thousands of genes to be imaged directly in brain samples. We have experience working with human brains with our seqFISH technology and will hone the technology for use in human brains. Using the seqFISH method, we will identify changes in cell types, spatial organization of groups of cells, and signaling interactions between neighboring cells in the human AD brain.

Key facts

NIH application ID
10932284
Project number
5R44AG085832-02
Recipient
SPATIAL GENOMICS, INC.
Principal Investigator
Kirsten Frieda
Activity code
R44
Funding institute
NIH
Fiscal year
2024
Award amount
$1,229,313
Award type
5
Project period
2023-09-21 → 2025-09-30