Award
NIH Reporter #1R03AI199033-01
Antistaphylococcal Phage Enhancement by Restriction Bypass and Dynamic Imaging
Recipient
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Award Amount
$77,500.00
Ceiling
$77,500.00
Awarded
May 07, 2026
Identifier
1R03AI199033-01
Research grant to develop bacteriophage therapies targeting multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by creating a universal phage host and enabling fluorescent labeling for dynamic imaging.
Description
This project aims to develop advanced bacteriophage therapies for treating multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections. The research focuses on generating a universal phage propagation host capable of producing daughter phages that bypass DNA restriction barriers and can be fluorescently labeled for real-time visualization. These innovations will enhance the efficacy and understanding of phage therapy.