Award Abstract #0619289
MRI: Acquisition of a Confocal Microscope to Advance Interdepartmental Research and Training in Biomolecular Sciences at UW - La Crosse

NSF Org:	DBI Division of Biological Infrastructure
Initial Amendment Date:	July 26, 2006
Latest Amendment Date:	July 26, 2006
Award Number:	0619289
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Steven E. Ellis DBI Division of Biological Infrastructure BIO Directorate for Biological Sciences
Start Date:	August 1, 2006
Expires:	July 31, 2009 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$289268
Investigator(s):	Jennifer Miskowski miskowsk.jenn@uwlax.edu (Principal Investigator) Anja Rossinni (Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 608/785-8007
NSF Program(s):	MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION
Field Application(s):
Program Reference Code(s):	BIOT, 9184
Program Element Code(s):	1189

ABSTRACT

This award funds the acquisition of a laser scanning confocal microscope for an interdepartmental group of faculty with diverse research interests. This is the single most important piece of instrumentation to advance the research and education goals of these faculty in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology.



The confocal microscope will be used in the training of over 200 students per year through laboratory-based courses, as well as other students involved in research. This training will increase the technological expertise of these students, who will enter graduate schools and the workforce.

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