Award
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station 1R21AI196523-01
Uncovering the biological drivers of Aedes aegypti vector competence
Recipient
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Award Amount
$322,096.00
Ceiling
$322,096.00
Awarded
February 05, 2026
Identifier
1R21AI196523-01
Research project funded by NIH to study factors affecting vector competence in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, conducted by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
Description
This project aims to systematically test the relative contributions of host genetics, viral genotype, and microbiome composition on vector competence variability in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are primary vectors for several arboviruses including dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. The research is funded by NIH and conducted by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.