Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1R21AI193195-01
A new deep learning approach to probe the molecular basis of inhalation allergens
Recipient
University of Texas Med Br Galveston, Galveston, TX
Award Amount
$440,000.00
Ceiling
$440,000.00
Awarded
July 01, 2025
Identifier
1R21AI193195-01
The award funds a project to develop AI-based deep learning models to study inhalation allergens, aiming to improve allergen identification and immunotherapy design.
Description
This project aims to leverage artificial intelligence strategies to characterize allergens and identify new potential inhalation allergens. The focus is on allergens related to allergic rhinitis, asthma, and other inhalation allergies caused by pollen, dust mites, and ragweed. The project involves developing and optimizing deep learning models, such as convolutional neural networks, to predict protein allergenicity and validate findings through experimental microarray assays.