Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1R21AI202640-01
The Essential Transcription Factors of Cryptococcus neoformans
Recipient
Washington University
Award Amount
$272,125.00
Ceiling
$272,125.00
Awarded
July 13, 2026
Identifier
1R21AI202640-01
Award for research on transcription factors of Cryptococcus neoformans using advanced molecular techniques, funded by NIAID and conducted at Washington University.
Description
This project aims to elucidate the molecular functions of key regulators in Cryptococcus neoformans, a priority pathogen, through mapping transcription factor targets and functions. The project involves advanced techniques such as ChEC-seq and degron tagging, and results will be made available to the scientific community.