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
Award Amount
$655,926.00
Ceiling
$655,926.00
Awarded
June 19, 2026
Identifier
1R01GM164515-01
NIH grant awarded to Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop genetically encoded high refractive index proteins for improved deep tissue imaging in living biological systems, enhancing resolution and overcoming light scattering limitations.
Description
This project aims to develop genetically encoded high refractive index proteins to enhance live tissue imaging depth and resolution, overcoming light scattering limitations. The technology proposes to develop and deliver high refractive index proteins to living tissues, enabling deeper, high-resolution in vivo imaging. Success will transform biomedical research by allowing real-time visualization of complex biological processes.