Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1R21AI185249-01A1
Characterizing an alternative genetic pathway critical for the virulence of Brucella
Recipient
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Award Amount
$421,560.00
Ceiling
$421,560.00
Awarded
June 16, 2026
Identifier
1R21AI185249-01A1
Research project to define a novel genetic pathway in Brucella for potential vaccine and therapeutic development, funded by NIAID.
Description
This project is an exploratory/initial research effort (R21 mechanism) aimed at understanding the genetic pathways involved in Brucella virulence, with potential implications for vaccine and therapeutic development.