Award
NIH Reporter #5F31AI194699-02
The role of VacA in Helicobacter pylori-host cell cholesterol homeostasis
Recipient
Vanderbilt University
Award Amount
$50,114.00
Ceiling
$50,114.00
Awarded
June 16, 2026
Identifier
5F31AI194699-02
Research project funded by NIAID to study the impact of Helicobacter pylori VacA toxin on host cholesterol metabolism and disease progression.
Description
This project investigates how the bacterial toxin VacA from Helicobacter pylori manipulates host cell cholesterol metabolism, affecting disease progression and bacterial fitness.