The University of Arizona, through its Arizona Board of Regents, was awarded a $650,000 Project Grant by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program. The grant supports research to investigate the virulence and transmission mechanisms of the Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) RT078 phylogenetic lineage, which is prevalent in both agricultural and human healthcare settings. The research aims to address this "one health" problem, as C. difficile is an important pathogen in food animals, especially piglets, and can cause disease in humans. The project will leverage the University's expertise in infectious disease research, leveraging a 10-year prospective surveillance study in Arizona to further understand this critical agricultural and public health issue. The award has a performance period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $650.0k | 5/16/24 |