Award
National Eye Institute 1R56EY037686-01
Bacterial Cloaking Devices in Intraocular Infections
Recipient
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Award Amount
$715,000.00
Ceiling
$715,000.00
Awarded
August 25, 2025
Identifier
1R56EY037686-01
Research project funded by the National Eye Institute to study bacterial capsule expression in eye infections to develop better prevention methods.
Description
The project investigates bacterial virulence factors, specifically capsule expression, in intraocular infections. Focus on capsule-mediated cloaking of ocular pathogens. Uses well-characterized capsule-deficient mutants in in vitro and in vivo models. Aims to improve options for preventing infection and preserving vision.