# 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.

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