Award
Cornell University 5F32HD111231-03
Male x Female Protein Interactions Mediating Reproductive Success in the Drosophila Mating Plug
Recipient
Cornell University
Award Amount
$79,348.00
Ceiling
$79,348.00
Awarded
January 15, 2026
Identifier
5F32HD111231-03
This award funds a research project at Cornell University to study male and female protein interactions that mediate reproductive success in Drosophila, aiming to understand the genetic and evolutionary mechanisms of mating plug formation and ejection.
Description
Research project on male and female protein interactions in Drosophila focusing on the genetic and molecular basis of mating plug formation and ejection, involving GWAS, gene knockdown, and evolutionary analysis.