# Molecular Pathology and Imaging Core

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · 2020 · $163,875

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY (MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY & IMAGING CORE) 
The Molecular Pathology and Imaging Core (MPIC) is a unique entity at the University of Pennsylvania and 
provides tremendous service, resources, expertise, and efficiency for investigators of the Center for Molecular 
Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases (CMSDLD). The MPIC has specific expertise in processing and 
analyses of all tissue types relevant to the CMSDLD and includes specialized microscopes, as well as other 
reagents and equipment essential for the research of CMSDLD investigators; no resource with similar 
expertise exists on the Penn campus or in nearby institutions. In addition, by providing cost-effective 
approaches, the MPIC is particular beneficial to Pilot and Feasibility awardees, who receive subsidies for MPIC 
services, and junior investigators/Associate Members, many of whom do not yet have independent funding. 
Established in 1995 as part of a Program Project grant, the MPIC expanded in 1997 to serve CMSDLD 
investigators and, since its inception, has been heavily utilized and extremely successful, serving as a model 
core facility for numerous other Centers and Program Projects at the University of Pennsylvania and 
throughout the country. The MPIC is a key component of the CMSDLD, providing essential, routine services 
as well as cutting edge technologies to CMSDLD investigators. Currently comprising more than 1,000 square 
feet on the 9th floor of BRBII/III, the MPIC is lead by an experienced Director and Technical Director and 
supported by a highly-trained staff. Moreover, working with other Cores and Centers, the MPIC expands the 
resources and services available to CMSDLD investigators, and since the last competitive renewal of this 
application, the MPIC has continued to incorporate and integrate new services and technologies. Additionally, 
the MPIC promotes new and exciting collaborations and research directions. Overall, the MPIC serves the 
CMSDLD by pursuing the following two interrelated Specific Aims: (1) To enhance the efficiency and 
productivity of CMSDLD members by providing specialized technical resources, services, and expertise in 
histology, pathology, and imaging of the digestive tract, liver, and pancreas; and (2) To integrate new 
technologies that advance research and discovery for studies of digestive, liver, and pancreatic diseases by 
both surveying and anticipating the needs of CMSDLD members. As such, the MPIC provides exceptional 
utility, quality, value, experience, service, and commitment to the CMSDLD.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9983079
- **Project number:** 5P30DK050306-24
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- **Principal Investigator:** JONATHAN P KATZ
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $163,875
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → —

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9983079

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9983079, Molecular Pathology and Imaging Core (5P30DK050306-24). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9983079. Licensed CC0.

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