Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R21AI182112-02
Mechanistic Studies of the Role of Genetic Factors in VlsE Antigenic Variation by the Lyme Disease Spirochete
Recipient
Washington State University
Award Amount
$229,500.00
Ceiling
$229,500.00
Awarded
January 08, 2026
Identifier
5R21AI182112-02
NIH grant awarded to Washington State University to study genetic mechanisms of antigenic variation in Lyme disease spirochete, potentially advancing knowledge on immune evasion and persistence.
Description
Research project focused on understanding the genetic factors involved in VlsE antigenic variation by the Lyme disease spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, aiming to elucidate mechanisms of immune evasion and persistence relevant to public health.