Award
NIH Reporter #1R21AI196505-01A1
Screening for small-molecule inhibitors of respiratory syncytial viral infection in infant bronchial epithelial barrier
Recipient
Washington University
Award Amount
$233,250.00
Ceiling
$233,250.00
Awarded
September 10, 2026
Identifier
1R21AI196505-01A1
NIH grant awarded to support research on small-molecule inhibitors for RSV infection in infant bronchial epithelial cells using in vitro and ex vivo models.
Description
This NIH grant supports research on high-throughput screening for small-molecule inhibitors targeting RSV infection in infant bronchial epithelial cells. The project involves in vitro and ex vivo models, including primary cell cultures and lung slices, with a focus on age-related signaling pathways.