Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 2R01AI112445-11
Exacerbation of colitis by the microbiota
Recipient
University of California at Davis, Davis, CA
Award Amount
$1,952,788.00
Ceiling
$1,952,788.00
Awarded
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2R01AI112445-11
Research project funded by NIAID to study how antibiotics and diet affect gut bacteria leading to IBD, using a mouse model to explore mechanisms and potential treatments.
Description
This project aims to understand the role of gut microbiota, specifically Clostridia, in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). It explores how diet and antibiotics influence gut bacteria and disease progression, and investigates potential solutions including probiotics and enzyme therapies.