Award
NIH Reporter #11320213
Exploiting symbiosis to identify novel antifungals to combat emerging drug-resistant pathogens
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
Award Amount
$411,078.00
Ceiling
$411,078.00
Awarded
March 30, 2026
Identifier
11320213
NIH grant awarded to University of Michigan at Ann Arbor for research on novel antifungals targeting drug-resistant pathogens, with a total award amount of $411,078 for fiscal year 2026.
Description
This is a NIH grant project focused on discovering novel antifungal compounds through symbiosis research, with a focus on drug-resistant Candida auris. The project involves screening symbiotic bacteria from various hosts, characterizing antifungal activity, and elucidating mechanisms of action. The project is funded under PA-25-304 with a total award of approximately $411,078 for the fiscal year 2026, spanning from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028.