Instrumentation Platform for Imaging Cell Membrane Dynamics

Abstract

In this DURIP grant, the acquisition of equipment for microscopy from visible to infrared wavelengths in one imaging platform was proposed, thus combining fluorescence imaging with infrared vibrational spectroscopy. This allows detection of fluorescently labeled probes in biological specimens, identification of label-free bond-specific inherent spectral signatures, characterization of phase transitions and of the underlying structural order of molecules. The development of such a technology platform aims to advance the scientific development and technology progress for external nerve stimulation and inhibition. Specifically, novel insights into the biophysical mechanisms during infrared nerve stimulation and other external neuromodulation schemes will be gained by resolving the structure and dynamics of the cell membrane during different neuro-stimulation challenges and to analyze cell membrane dynamics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 23, 2020
Accession Number
AD1112110

Entities

People

  • Michelle Y Sander

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Amplifiers
  • Biospecimens
  • Cell Membrane
  • Cells
  • Dynamics
  • Electrophysiology
  • Identification
  • Instrumentation
  • Numerical Aperture
  • Phase Transformations
  • Scientific Research
  • Spectroscopy
  • Thermal Diffusion
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Medical Imaging.
  • Neuroscience
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology