Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI190001-02
Conditional and female lethal approaches for mosquito control
Recipient
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Award Amount
$565,702.00
Ceiling
$565,702.00
Awarded
June 22, 2026
Identifier
5R01AI190001-02
Development of gene drive technologies to improve mosquito control by targeting Aedes aegypti, aiming to enhance gene drive efficiency and reduce resistance for population suppression.
Description
This project focuses on developing and evaluating gene drive technologies for mosquito control, specifically targeting Aedes aegypti to combat dengue and other arboviruses. The research aims to improve gene drive efficiency and reduce resistance development, contributing to vector control strategies.