Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 5P30DK052574-27
Tissue Analysis Imaging Core
Recipient
Washington University
Award Amount
$195,056.00
Ceiling
$195,056.00
Awarded
July 28, 2026
Identifier
5P30DK052574-27
Award to Washington University for the Tissue Analysis Imaging Core to support advanced tissue imaging and analysis in digestive disease research with a funding amount of $195,056 for fiscal year 2026.
Description
The Tissue Analysis and Imaging Core (TAnIC) at Washington University promotes collaborative, multidisciplinary research on digestive diseases by offering advanced tissue imaging and analysis tools. It supports studies of cellular and subcellular processes in the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract. The core provides services including tissue embedding, sectioning, staining, immunohistochemistry, and advanced imaging techniques such as confocal, super-resolution, electron microscopy, and nanotomography. Key accomplishments include expanding histology support for spatial transcriptomics and lipidomics, hiring additional staff, purchasing advanced equipment, and supporting numerous publications and collaborations.