University of Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States


Purpose

to test the idea of delivering small interfering RNA (siRNAs) via glucan particles in an oral TB vaccine formulation. The team will utilize the siRNAs’ ability to block immunosuppressive signaling and amplify the immune response.

Division

Global Health

Date

November 2009

Region Served

GLOBAL

Committed amount

$100,000

Grant topic

Discovery and Translational Sciences

Duration (months)

18

Grantee location

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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