Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI179896-03
Interactions between Trichuris and the gut microbiota
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Award Amount
$664,340.00
Ceiling
$664,340.00
Awarded
December 03, 2025
Identifier
5R01AI179896-03
A research grant awarded to study interactions between the whipworm Trichuris and gut microbiota to discover therapeutic targets.
Description
This research grant focuses on identifying mechanisms by which bacteria mediate egg hatching and influence colonization of the parasitic nematode Trichuris trichiura in the gastrointestinal tract, aiming to reveal vulnerabilities for therapeutic development.