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(A) Delta vision imaging system for real time visualisation of dynamic changes in cell structure and function

Reference	JRE10840
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Keith Gull
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Viki Allan, Professor Neil Bulleid, Professor Iain Hagan, Professor Stephen High, Professor Martin Humphries, Dr John Sheehan, Professor Colin Stirling, Professor Philip Woodman
Institution	The University of Manchester
Department	Life Sciences
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	72,788
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/03/1999
End date	01/09/1999
Duration	6 months

Abstract

Our ability to study cell structure and function is being revolutionised by innovations in fluorescent tagging of proteins and hence structures in living cells. The parallel development of image analysis software, electronic camera technologies and novel microscope illumination designs is presenting molecular cell biologists with unprecedented opportunities to study the dynamics of fundamental biological processes. For the first time it is possible to visualise multiple proteins or structures within living cells and record their actions in real time. This application requests funds for a Delta Vision microscope imaging platform that is specifically designed to bring together these innovations. This equipment will facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach from groups studying diverse problems such as mitosis, cell division, cell/cell and cell surface recognition, protein assemblies and intracellular compartmentalisation, protein and organelle trafficking. The equipment will support the research of a large and highly active local scientific community and will provide access for industry and the national academic community to a novel form of light microscopy.

Summary

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Committee	Closed Committee - Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BCB)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	Joint Research Equipment Initiative 1998 (JE3) [1998]
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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