Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI173163-04
Immune response to MCMV infection in the salivary glands
Recipient
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Award Amount
$786,787.00
Ceiling
$786,787.00
Awarded
June 18, 2026
Identifier
5R01AI173163-04
Research grant awarded by NIAID to study immune response mechanisms to MCMV infection in salivary glands, focusing on NK cells, T cells, and immune regulation, with potential implications for viral infections and therapies.
Description
The project aims to study the immune response to MCMV infection in salivary glands, focusing on NK cells, T cells, and immune regulation mechanisms. The grant is funded by NIAID under PA-20-185. The project involves multiple aims including investigating pathogen clearance, persistence regulation, and immune cell interactions. The award supports research with potential relevance to other viral infections and therapeutic strategies.