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NIH Solicits Proposals for Valley Fever Vaccine Research Centers

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking proposals to establish Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Centers (CCRCs) focused on advancing vaccine research for Valley fever. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - Scope of Work: - Support clinical and translational research to develop a vaccine for coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) - Address research gaps and develop new tools and resources - Leverage patient populations from regions where Valley fever is endemic - Eligibility: - Open to government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, businesses, tribal organizations, and federal agencies - Funding Instrument: - Grant (discretionary, health-related research) - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified in this solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on collaborative research and resource/tool development - Focus on leveraging patient populations in endemic areas for research impact

Description

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to support the Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Centers (CCRCs). These centers conduct clinical and translational research to develop a vaccine against coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), a fungal infection endemic in many US regions. Activities include addressing research gaps, developing tools/resources, and vaccine development, leveraging resources and patient populations from endemic areas.

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