Award
NIH Reporter #PA-24-194
Exploring mechanisms of activation of an innate immune pathway by fungal extracellular vesicles
Recipient
Not Specified
Awarded
September 03, 2025
Identifier
PA-24-194
NIH grant awarded for research on fungal pathogen activation of the cGAS-STING immune pathway via extracellular vesicles and DNA, including training in related techniques.
Description
This NIH grant supports research on the mechanism by which fungal pathogens activate the cGAS-STING pathway, focusing on extracellular vesicles and DNA. The project involves extensive training in EV isolation, bioinformatics, and animal studies, with a focus on fungal immune response mechanisms.