Award
NIH Reporter #5R01AI154940-05
Under-oil open microfluidic system (UOMS) for studying systemic fungal infection
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$746,996.00
Ceiling
$746,996.00
Awarded
January 08, 2025
Identifier
5R01AI154940-05
Award to develop an under-oil microfluidic system to study systemic fungal infection, focusing on Candida biofilm dispersion and virulence.
Description
This project aims to develop a novel under-oil microfluidic system (UOMS) based on Exclusive Liquid Repellency (ELR) to study Candida biofilm dispersion and virulence. The project includes developing microchannel devices, automating the platform, and profiling Candida mutants and clinical isolates.