Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5K08AI170918-02
Cellular mechanisms of macrophage activation syndrome
Recipient
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Award Amount
$187,692.00
Ceiling
$187,692.00
Awarded
June 02, 2026
Identifier
5K08AI170918-02
NIH grant awarded to University of Washington to study cellular mechanisms of macrophage activation syndrome, focusing on cytokine functions and immune responses to improve understanding and treatment of MAS.
Description
This project investigates the functions of cytokines and innate immune sensors in shaping monocyte responses and their interactions with T cells, aiming to better understand macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) pathogenesis and identify therapeutic targets.