Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1R21AI200215-01
Role of Cryptosporidium effectors in host actin manipulation
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Award Amount
$226,768.00
Ceiling
$226,768.00
Awarded
May 07, 2026
Identifier
1R21AI200215-01
NIH awarded a research project to study Cryptosporidium parasite effectors and their role in manipulating host actin, aiming to support vaccine and therapy development.
Description
This is a research project funded by NIH focusing on Cryptosporidium parasite and its interaction with host actin machinery. The project involves molecular genetics, cell biology, and animal infection experiments. The goal is to understand parasite effectors involved in host cell manipulation to support vaccine and therapy development.