Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI176777-03
Impact of Zika Virus Infection on Fetal Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Recipient
University of Washington
Award Amount
$838,680.00
Ceiling
$838,680.00
Awarded
April 21, 2026
Identifier
5R01AI176777-03
The project studies the impact of maternal Zika virus infection on fetal immune programming and brain cellular stress using a non-human primate model, aiming to develop therapeutic approaches for fetal neuroprotection.
Description
This project aims to analyze fetal immune responses to Zika virus infection using advanced immunologic tools and non-human primate models to inform fetal neuroprotection strategies.