Award
NIH Reporter #5DP2AI184725-03
Evolution of heat tolerance and drug resistance in Cryptococcus
Recipient
University of Georgia
Award Amount
$443,944.00
Ceiling
$443,944.00
Awarded
July 24, 2026
Identifier
5DP2AI184725-03
Research project awarded to University of Georgia to study genetic factors of heat tolerance and drug resistance in Cryptococcus, potentially aiding antifungal development and environmental microbial understanding.
Description
This project aims to understand the genetic basis of heat tolerance and drug resistance in Cryptococcus, with potential implications for developing new antifungal agents and understanding environmental microbial changes due to human activities.