Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI171093-04
The biology of Cryptococcus neoformans melanization
Recipient
Johns Hopkins University
Award Amount
$809,603.00
Ceiling
$809,603.00
Awarded
January 23, 2026
Identifier
5R01AI171093-04
NIH grant awarded to Johns Hopkins University to study the biology of Cryptococcus neoformans melanization, focusing on mechanisms and potential inhibitors.
Description
This research aims to elucidate the mechanisms of cryptococcal melanization, including vesicular pathways, lipid roles, and interactions with macrophages, and to identify small molecule inhibitors of melanogenesis.