Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R03AI177172-02
Defining the virosphere of neglected hematophagous arthropods
Recipient
Iowa State University, Ames
Award Amount
$76,500.00
Ceiling
$76,500.00
Awarded
April 22, 2025
Identifier
5R03AI177172-02
Award to Iowa State University by NIAID to study novel viruses in blood-feeding arthropods using sequencing and bioinformatics.
Description
The project aims to identify and characterize novel viruses in hematophagous arthropods, with a focus on neglected species. The award is part of NIH's efforts to understand the virosphere and potential zoonotic threats. The project involves high-throughput sequencing, bioinformatics, and in vitro/in vivo studies.