Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 1R01GM164515-01
Design and optimization of high refractive index proteins for deep tissue imaging in living biological systems
Recipient
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Award Amount
$655,926.00
Ceiling
$655,926.00
Awarded
June 19, 2026
Identifier
1R01GM164515-01
Development of genetically encoded high refractive index proteins for improved deep tissue imaging using AI design and safe genetic delivery.
Description
This project aims to develop genetically encoded high refractive index proteins to overcome light scattering limitations, enabling deeper, high-resolution in vivo imaging. The approach involves AI-driven design, characterization in cells, and safe genetic delivery in 3D living tissues.