Award
NIH Reporter #1R21AI198922-01
Unraveling the Role of T cells in Alpha-Gal IgE Sensitization and Mammalian Meat Allergy
Recipient
University of Virginia
Award Amount
$242,250.00
Ceiling
$242,250.00
Awarded
August 14, 2026
Identifier
1R21AI198922-01
Research project to study T cell roles in Alpha-Gal syndrome and mammalian meat allergy through immunophenotyping and mechanistic studies.
Description
This project aims to define T cell contributions to Alpha-Gal syndrome (AGS) using innovative analytical approaches. It involves immunophenotyping, T cell cloning, and mechanistic studies to understand the role of T cells in allergic sensitization and disease progression.