Award
NIH Reporter #5R01HL167449-04
The Role of Staphylococcus aureus SasD in Lung
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$518,055.00
Ceiling
$518,055.00
Awarded
June 19, 2026
Identifier
5R01HL167449-04
The project studies how SasD contributes to Staphylococcus aureus lung infection and injury, including its effects on bacterial adhesion and immune responses, to assess its potential as a therapeutic or vaccine target.
Description
NIH-funded research project investigating the role and mechanism of the Staphylococcus aureus virulence factor SasD in pulmonary infection, lung inflammation, and interactions with lung cells and phagocytes.