Award
NIH Reporter #5DP2AI177896-04
Deciphering long-term virus evolution through the reconstruction of past viral genomes
Recipient
FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER
Award Amount
$509,299.00
Ceiling
$509,299.00
Awarded
August 20, 2026
Identifier
5DP2AI177896-04
Award for research on reconstructing ancient viral genomes to understand virus evolution and aid in future viral threat mitigation.
Description
This project involves reconstructing viral genomes from ancient human remains and lung specimens to study the evolution of highly pathogenic RNA viruses. It aims to identify viruses from the past ~500 years, analyze their origin, and understand their relationship to modern viruses to aid in combating future viral threats.