Molecular Imaging Core

项目摘要 微米量级的结构变化可以对视觉功能产生深远的影响。 正因为如此，研究眼睛的能力往往需要高质量的组织学，分子， 和超微结构数据。分子成像核心的目标是提供视觉 爱荷华州大学的研究人员可以使用专门的设备、设施和 需要有经验的工作人员来收集这些数据。 这些服务和专业知识将免费提供给NEI R01资助的研究者 以及新的研究人员，他们的研究与NEI和IVR的使命一致。他们将 研究人员也可以从其他NIH机构获得资金。这将加速 爱荷华州大学的视觉研究的步伐，通过提供高质量的 组织学和超微结构数据和程序。

PROJECT SUMMARY Structural changes on the order of microns can have a profound effect on visual function. Because of this, the ability to study the eye often requires high-quality histological, molecular, and ultrastructural data. The goal of the Molecular Imaging Core is to provide vision researchers at The University of Iowa with access to the specialized equipment, facilities and experienced staff necessary to collect these data. These services and expertise will be available without charge to NEI R01-funded investigators and new investigators whose research aligns with the mission of the NEI and IVR. They will be available to investigators with funding from other NIH agencies as well. This will accelerate the pace of vision research at The University of Iowa by providing access to high-quality histological and ultrastructural data and procedures.