Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) 5R01AI151214-05
Interactions of dietary protein intake and intestinal resident microbiota affecting susceptibility to persistent Giardia infection and Giardia mediated enteropathy
Recipient
UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
Award Amount
$600,196.00
Ceiling
$600,196.00
Awarded
August 16, 2024
Identifier
5R01AI151214-05
NIH-funded research project studying how dietary protein and gut microbiota affect susceptibility to persistent Giardia infection and related gut disease, conducted by UNC Chapel Hill under NIAID.
Description
Research project funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. The project investigates the interactions between dietary protein intake and intestinal microbiota in relation to susceptibility to persistent Giardia infection and Giardia-mediated enteropathy. The research aims to understand mechanisms of Giardia infection and gut health, with potential implications for treatments.