Deep imaging for understanding molecular processes in complex organisms

该项目旨在建立一个新的基于荧光的成像平台，为研究生物组织内部的分子过程提供前所未有的灵敏度和光谱分辨的组合。它旨在产生与新兴技术相关的生物学、化学和材料科学的基础知识，包括合成组织构建、纳米颗粒辅助传递生物活性化合物、分子传感器和设计植物。预期的成果是高影响力的发现、培训机会、跨学科和跨机构的合作以及解决根本问题的出版物，这些问题最终将有助于改善作物生产和生物医药产品。

This project aims to establish a new fluorescence-based imaging platform that provides an unprecedented combination of sensitivity and spectral discrimination for investigating molecular processes deep within biological tissues. It aims to generate fundamental knowledge in biology, chemistry and materials science relevant to emerging technologies including synthetic tissue construction, nanoparticle assisted delivery of bioactive compounds, molecular sensors, and designer plants. Expected outcomes are high impact discoveries, training opportunities, cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations and publications addressing fundamental questions that will ultimately contribute to improved crop production and biomedical products.