Non-invasive imaging, cell tracking and functional analyses at cellular barriers (Z02)

• Subject Area: Biology
• Term: since 2012
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 194468054

This central project provides all required equipment, methods and protocols for 1) ex vivo in-depth analysis of target cells in cellular and animal models, using state-of-the-art cell sorting and flow cytometry imaging methods for studies at the cellular level, and 2) non-invasive in vivo imaging using MRI (both up to biosafety level 2). Novel MRI methods will be developed and tailored to the needs of the individual projects: for tracking single immune cells after different stimuli, for characterization of tissue microstructure alterations related to pericyte dysfunction or tumor growth, and for bacteria tracking in urinary tract infections.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1009: Breaking Barriers - Immune Cells and Pathogens at Cell/Matrix Barriers
• Applicant Institution: Universität Münster
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Cornelius Faber; Professorin Dr. Karin Loser; Professor Dr. Johannes Roth