Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5DP2AI184544-02
Dissecting the thermosensory biology of soil-transmitted parasitic nematodes
Recipient
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
Award Amount
$455,140.00
Ceiling
$455,140.00
Awarded
July 28, 2025
Identifier
5DP2AI184544-02
Research project funded by NIAID to study thermosensory biology of parasitic nematodes to develop new anti-parasitic strategies.
Description
This project investigates how temperature cues influence the behavior and physiology of soil-transmitted parasitic nematodes, focusing on the human parasite Strongyloides stercoralis. It aims to map neural circuits, identify genetic substrates, and develop strategies to block parasite host-seeking behaviors.