Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI177704-03
T lymphocyte-mediated protection of the reproductive mucosa
Recipient
Brown University, Providence, RI
Award Amount
$696,224.00
Ceiling
$696,224.00
Awarded
February 25, 2026
Identifier
5R01AI177704-03
Research project funded by NIAID to study CD8 T cell subsets in the female reproductive tract to develop effective vaccines for viral diseases targeting this mucosa.
Description
This project aims to understand the rules that control positioning and function of CD8 T cells in the female reproductive tract to induce protective immunity via future vaccines. It focuses on the differentiation, maintenance, and protective roles of resident memory CD8 T cells (TRM) in the female reproductive tract mucosa against viral infections.