Award
Fogarty International Center 5K01TW012177-05
Estimating the Seroincidence of Melioidosis, Typhoid Fever and Scrub Typhus from Cross-sectional Serosurveys
Recipient
Kristen Aiemjoy
Award Amount
$180,252.00
Ceiling
$180,252.00
Awarded
May 29, 2026
Identifier
5K01TW012177-05
Award to support research on estimating infection incidence of melioidosis, typhoid fever, and scrub typhus using antibody-based methods, led by Dr. Kristen Aiemjoy with international collaborations.
Description
This project focuses on developing antibody-based methods for estimating infection incidence of bacterial diseases such as scrub typhus, melioidosis, and typhoid fever, leveraging collaborations with Mahidol University in Thailand and institutions in the United States. The award supports Dr. Kristen Aiemjoy in her research on seroepidemiology and infectious disease surveillance.