Award
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 5R21DE033457-02
The role of Fusobacterium nucleatum and Candida albicans interkingdom interactions in promoting OSCC
Recipient
Temple University of the Commonwealth
Award Amount
$205,517.00
Ceiling
$205,517.00
Awarded
December 18, 2024
Identifier
5R21DE033457-02
This NIH-funded research project studies how interactions between two microbial species, Fusobacterium nucleatum and Candida albicans, may promote oral cancer development, using cellular assays and animal models.
Description
Research project investigating the synergistic interaction between Fusobacterium nucleatum and Candida albicans in promoting oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), including in vitro and mouse model studies to assess carcinogenicity and underlying mechanisms.