This Project Grant award, funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) under the Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research program (CFDA 93.855), supports research to identify the mechanisms that allow the pathogenic fungus Cryptococcus neoformans to tolerate high levels of carbon dioxide in the human host. The $158,433 award, effective from May 15, 2025 to April 30, 2027, will enable Clemson University researchers to perform genetic, biochemical, and cellular analyses to uncover the regulatory pathways and specific effectors that confer carbon dioxide tolerance, which is a critical virulence trait for this invasive fungus. The goal is to leverage this understanding to develop new antifungal therapies, as Cryptococcus neoformans is a leading cause of fungal infections with a mortality rate near 70%.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $158.4k | 5/14/25 |