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Award Abstract #0099679
A Research Grade Microscope with Epiflourescence and Nomarski DIC Capabilities and an Integrated Image Analysis System for the University of Puerto Rico Humacao
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DBI
Division of Biological Infrastructure
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| Initial Amendment Date: |
June 28, 2001 |
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| Latest Amendment Date: |
June 28, 2001 |
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| Award Number: |
0099679 |
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| Award Instrument: |
Standard Grant |
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| Program Manager: |
Gerald Selzer
DBI Division of Biological Infrastructure
BIO Directorate for Biological Sciences
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| Start Date: |
June 15, 2001 |
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| Expires: |
May 31, 2003 (Estimated) |
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| Awarded Amount to Date: |
$56524 |
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| Investigator(s): |
Miguel Sastre m_sastre@cuhac.upr.clu.edu (Principal Investigator)
Francisco Fuentes-Rivera (Co-Principal Investigator)
Lillian Casillas-Martinez (Co-Principal Investigator)
Carmen Hernandez (Co-Principal Investigator)
Sandra Chinapen (Co-Principal Investigator)
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| Sponsor: |
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
100 Road 908
Humacao, PR 00791 787/850-9473
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| NSF Program(s): |
MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION,
INSTRUMENTAT & INSTRUMENT DEVP
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| Field Application(s): |
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| Program Reference Code(s): |
BIOT, 9184
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| Program Element Code(s): |
1189, 1108
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ABSTRACT
This award provides funds for the purchase of a research grade microscope with epifluorescence and Nomarski DIC capabilities and of an integrated image analysis system to enhance the existing research facilities in the Department of Biology at the Humanco campus of the University of Puerto Rico. The integrated image analysis system will consist of a high resolution CCD camera, video CCD camera, controller/computer, image analysis software and printer. The instrumentation will significantly improve research capabilities in microbial ecology and neurobiology, and facilitate study of DNA damage by radiation and pollution in the environment. The equipment will enable undergraduate research students to participate in collaborative projects with faculty, and to be trained in use of techniques that take advantage of recent progress in light microscopy, and related improvements in image collection and analysis.
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