Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1R21AI197490-01
Cholesterol Metabolism in Regulatory T cell Function
Recipient
Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
Award Amount
$423,500.00
Ceiling
$423,500.00
Awarded
January 30, 2026
Identifier
1R21AI197490-01
Award for research on cholesterol metabolism in regulatory T cell function to enhance Treg function for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, funded by NIAID.
Description
The project focuses on regulatory T cell-based therapy and cholesterol metabolism. The research aims to manipulate cholesterol metabolism to enhance Treg function with implications for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The award is multiyear, starting in 2026 and ending in 2028.