This Project Grant award of $787,016 from the National Science Foundation's Biological Sciences (CFDA 47.074) Federal Grant Program supports research at the Florida Institute of Technology, Inc. (Florida TECH) to investigate how quantum-level processes in cells, specifically involving radical pairs and reactive oxygen species, may influence cellular metabolism, signaling, and stress responses. The key goals are to: (1) manipulate quantum processes in an enzyme model to control reactive oxygen species production, (2) measure cellular responses under quantum-active conditions, and (3) apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize experimental control and data analysis. This interdisciplinary research aims to bridge quantum chemistry, cell biology, and computational techniques to reveal how quantum phenomena drive oxidative signaling in living systems. The project will also support educational initiatives, including a graduate course on quantum fundamentals across disciplines and a summer program introducing high school students to quantum concepts, AI, and hands-on making. No sub-awards are planned under this award, which has an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $787.0k | 7/9/25 |