Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI158304-04
Bacterial and host factors in the pathogenesis of Lyme neuroborreliosis
Recipient
University of North Dakota
Award Amount
$394,855.00
Ceiling
$394,855.00
Awarded
April 18, 2025
Identifier
5R01AI158304-04
NIH-funded research project investigating bacterial and host factors in Lyme neuroborreliosis pathogenesis, led by Catherine Ayn Brissette at University of North Dakota, with an award amount of approximately $394,855.
Description
This NIH-funded project (PA-20-185) led by Professor Catherine Ayn Brissette at the University of North Dakota focuses on understanding the pathogenesis of Lyme neuroborreliosis caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. The project includes studying bacterial genetics, immune responses, and potential interventions to reduce CNS inflammation and pathology.