Award
NIH Reporter #5R01AI183392-03
Adipocytes and inflammation in the cutaneous leishmaniasis outcome
Recipient
Federal University of Bahia, Brazil
Award Amount
$120,226.00
Ceiling
$120,226.00
Awarded
July 28, 2026
Identifier
5R01AI183392-03
NIH/NIAID awarded a grant of $120,226 for research on adipose tissue and inflammation in cutaneous leishmaniasis, conducted at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil, for fiscal year 2026.
Description
This is a NIH grant project focusing on the role of adipose tissue and obesity in the severity of cutaneous leishmaniasis, with a focus on inflammatory response, lipid profiles, and macrophage reprogramming. The project is funded by the NIH/NIAID and involves research at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil. The award amount is $120,226 for the fiscal year 2026, with a project duration from August 20, 2024, to July 31, 2029.