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Simultaneous Near-Field and Confocal Imaging

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Health and Human Services 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
54614 		Program Year/Program:
2001 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
1R43MH064276-01 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Prairie Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 620677 3030 Laura Lane Suite # 140 Middleton, WI -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2001
Title: Simultaneous Near-Field and Confocal Imaging
Agency: HHS
Contract: N/A
Award Amount: $146,067.00
 

Abstract:

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Recent developments in near-field instrumentation have provided PRAIRIE TECHNOLOGIES with the necessary understanding to develop a multi-mode confocal microscope that will integrate confocal microscopy with simultaneous high-speed fluorescence measurements as well as sub-diffraction resolution imaging. This powerful new tool will revolutionize scientists' ability to study neuronal function and dysfunction in living systems. In phase I we will build and test an alpha prototype by integrating a high-speed fluorescence detection path into our existing confocal microscope. In phase II, we will use the knowledge gained in this phase I feasibility to design and build a commercial simultaneous near-field and confocal imaging system. The resultant product will permit the scientist to address significant questions concerning ion fluxes, synaptic transmission and the molecular nature of learning and memory. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: Not Available

Principal Investigator:

Michael J. Szulczewski

Business Contact:


6086620022
MIKES@PRAIRIE-TECHNOLOGIES.COM
Small Business Information at Submission:

PRAIRIE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
3230 DEMING WAY, STE 175 MIDDLETON, WI 53562

EIN/Tax ID: 391848666
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No