Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1R21AI193486-01A1
Characterization of biofilm formation in shigellosis
Recipient
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Award Amount
$236,538.00
Ceiling
$236,538.00
Awarded
June 12, 2026
Identifier
1R21AI193486-01A1
Research project funded by NIAID to study the bacterial mechanisms of Shigella flexneri related to biofilm formation and dissemination, aiming to improve understanding and treatment of bacillary dysentery.
Description
This project aims to characterize the moonlighting functions of a bacterial factor supporting intracellular dissemination and extracellular colonization of the intestinal lumen. The approach will enhance understanding of bacillary dysentery mechanisms and support the development of preventive and therapeutic interventions.