Award
NIH Reporter #PAR-23-198
Evolution of heat tolerance and drug resistance in Cryptococcus
Recipient
ROBERT BLAKE BILLMYRE
Award Amount
$443,944.00
Ceiling
$443,944.00
Awarded
July 24, 2026
Identifier
PAR-23-198
Research project awarded by NIH/NIAID to study heat tolerance and drug resistance in Cryptococcus, with an award amount of $443,944 for fiscal year 2026.
Description
This project involves research on heat tolerance and drug resistance in Cryptococcus, funded by NIH/NIAID, with a total award amount of $443,944 for the fiscal year 2026. The project aims to understand genetic mechanisms underlying pathogen adaptation, with potential implications for antifungal drug development and environmental microbial management.