Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI161765-05
Identification and Characterization of Entry Factors Critical for Rift Valley Fever Virus Infection and Pathogenesis
Recipient
Washington University, Saint Louis, MO
Award Amount
$731,052.00
Ceiling
$731,052.00
Awarded
April 03, 2025
Identifier
5R01AI161765-05
Research project funded by NIAID to identify host factors critical for Rift Valley fever virus infection and pathogenesis, aiming to develop targeted therapies and vaccines.
Description
This project aims to define critical host entry factors for Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) using genomic screening and multidisciplinary approaches, including validation in cell lines, interaction studies, and mouse models. The work will identify novel targets for therapeutic intervention to prevent RVFV infection and disease.