Award
NIH Reporter #1R21AI196587-01
Characterizing NLRP11 Activation by Mycobacteria to Enhance Innate Immune Responses
Recipient
UNIV OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
Award Amount
$421,720.00
Ceiling
$421,720.00
Awarded
February 02, 2026
Identifier
1R21AI196587-01
NIH-funded project to study NLRP11 inflammasome activation by mycobacteria to enhance immune response and aid vaccine development, led by University of Maryland.
Description
This NIH-funded research project aims to characterize the activation of the NLRP11 inflammasome by mycobacteria, with the goal of understanding immune recognition and improving tuberculosis vaccines. The project is led by Dr. Volker Briken at the University of Maryland, College Park, with a total budget of approximately $422,000, spanning from February 2026 to January 2028.