Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI159945-05
Investigating Interferon Antagonists in Delaying Innate Immune Responses to SARS-CoV-2
Recipient
Loyola University Chicago
Award Amount
$732,439.00
Ceiling
$732,439.00
Awarded
August 11, 2025
Identifier
5R01AI159945-05
NIH grant awarded to Loyola University Chicago for research on SARS-CoV-2 immune evasion mechanisms, focusing on interferon antagonists and delayed innate immune responses.
Description
This is a NIH grant opportunity for research on coronavirus immune evasion mechanisms, with a focus on SARS-CoV-2. The project involves studying the role of EndoU and PUN RNA in delaying immune responses, with potential applications in antiviral therapies and vaccines.