Award
NIH Reporter #1R03AI202471-01
Staphylococcus aureus Virulence Factor Heterogeneity in Neutrophils: Mechanisms and Consequences for Host-Pathogen Interactions
Recipient
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
Award Amount
$77,750.00
Ceiling
$77,750.00
Awarded
August 14, 2026
Identifier
1R03AI202471-01
This NIH-funded project studies how different subpopulations of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria interact with neutrophils, focusing on the regulatory heterogeneity that affects bacterial survival and host immune response, to improve treatment outcomes.
Description
Research project investigating the heterogeneity of Staphylococcus aureus virulence factors in neutrophils and their impact on host-pathogen interactions, aiming to understand bacterial survival mechanisms and inform treatment strategies.