Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 5R01NS129820-04
Stress Hormone Regulation of HSV1 and HSV2 in Autonomic and Sensory Neurons
Recipient
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Award Amount
$385,513.00
Ceiling
$385,513.00
Awarded
August 13, 2025
Identifier
5R01NS129820-04
NIH grant awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for research on stress hormone regulation of HSV1 and HSV2 in autonomic and sensory neurons, aiming to understand viral reactivation mechanisms.
Description
This is a NIH grant project focusing on stress hormone regulation of HSV1 and HSV2 in neurons, with a focus on autonomic and sensory neurons. The project involves identifying signaling pathways and mechanisms of viral reactivation, with implications for understanding recurrent herpes infections.