Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI167412-05
Genetic and Proteomic Approaches to Reveal Bacterial Vulnerabilities to Phage Predation
Recipient
University of California, San Francisco
Award Amount
$667,537.00
Ceiling
$667,537.00
Awarded
May 05, 2026
Identifier
5R01AI167412-05
This NIH-funded project investigates bacterial resistance to bacteriophages by employing genetic and proteomic methods to enhance phage therapy effectiveness, focusing on the pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Description
The project aims to understand bacterial resistance mechanisms to bacteriophages using advanced genetic and proteomic techniques, focusing on Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It involves collaboration with experts in phage biology, mass spectrometry, and microbiology.