This National Science Foundation Project Grant of $138,000 will fund research investigating the energetic tradeoffs of symbiosis and immunity in the coral species Astrangia poculata from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2025. The award was made under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074), which supports basic biological research to strengthen the Nation's scientific enterprise. Specifically, the fellow will conduct integrative transcriptomic, metabolomic, and immunological assays to test the hypothesis that symbiotic state impacts gene expression, metabolic profiles, and immunity in A. poculata corals and their symbiotic partner Breviolum psychrophilum. This may inform models of coral disease susceptibility and identify reefs vulnerable to outbreaks. Additionally, by conducting the research at a Hispanic-serving institution, the project will broaden participation through undergraduate mentoring.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $138.0k | 7/22/22 |