12.03.2008 Molecular Probes for Microscopy of Cells (R01)

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support for evaluations of promising but
unproven enabling technologies for the routine detection by microscopy
of single molecules and single molecular events inside cells.
Applications are invited for: feasibility studies for new classes of
high-signal output molecular imaging probes; evaluation of general
purpose methods for the delivery and specific targeting of externally
administered imaging probes without disturbing cellular physiology;
and basic research on underlying fundamental photophysical phenomena
relevant to improving the spectral properties of fluorescent probes.
This initiative is intended only for the exploration and evaluation of
possible new enabling technologies for which potential impact is high
but feasibility has not been established. This program will use the
NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. 

Deadline(s): 04/25/2008
                  07/29/2008
                  08/29/2008
                  05/27/2008

DEADLINE NOTE
The deadlines for receipt of optional letters of intent are: April 25,
2008 and July 29, 2008. The corresponding deadlines for receipt of
full applications are: May 27, 2008 and August 29, 2008. This program
will expire on August 30, 2008

Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin.ASP