Optodrum for in vivo visual function testing

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Award ID
S10GM164676
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$56,402

Award facts

Assistance listing
93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training
Completion date 35% complete
Place of performance
Jamaica, NY 11451, USA

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Abstract
This application requests funds to acquire the striatech optodrum system, a state-of-the-art instrument for non-invasively measuring visual acuity and contrast sensitivity in mice through optomotor tracking. The optodrum system uses automated, head-free motion tracking to accurately quantify visual function in real-time, minimizing operator bias and animal stress. This instrumentation will directly support our NIH-funded research (R16GM149428) that examines mitochondrial-targeted neuroprotection in retinal ganglion cells following optic nerve injury. Access to the optodrum will significantly enhance our ability to link structural and molecular outcomes to behavioral visual function, a critical aspect currently lacking at our institution. Furthermore, this acquisition will greatly strengthen york college's biomedical research capacity and education by providing hands-on training opportunities in neuroscience and visual physiology for undergraduate students. The optodrum will also enable collaborative research projects across the broader cuny system, fostering multidisciplinary initiatives and expanding research programs. Ultimately, integrating this advanced technology into our existing research infrastructure aligns with york college's long-term goal of increasing translational neuroscience research and promoting biomedical science education.

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Who received award S10GM164676?

S10GM164676 was awarded to Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York by National Institute of General Medical Sciences (National Institutes of Health) on July 1, 2026.

How much is award S10GM164676 worth?

$56,402 has been obligated on S10GM164676.

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