Minnesota FOIA #A011222004

Powassan virus evolution, fitness, and pathogenesis in the Northeast and Midwest United States

The Twin Cities government agency awarded a single purchase order to the University of Pennsylvania for $73,660 on October 10, 2024, for research on Powassan virus evolution, fitness, and pathogenesis in the Northeast and Midwest United States. The award involves a contract with the University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, PA, USA, specifically from the Department of Psychiatry, Mood, Anxiety and Trauma Section, at 3535 Market St Ste 670. The procurement likely targets research institutions and universities, with the University of Pennsylvania as the recipient and vendor. The award is a one-time purchase with no specified multi-year contract period. The primary NAICS code relevant to this research activity is 541710 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). The award is categorized under higher education. No specific contacts or additional locations are provided, and potential competitors for similar research grants could include other major research universities and institutions involved in infectious disease research.

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Powassan virus evolution, fitness, and pathogenesis in the Northeast and Midwest United States