University of Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Purpose

to optimize the therapeutic activity and production of non-toxic, anti-roundworm proteins in food-grade bacteria to provide a cure for hookworms and other soil-transmitted helminths.

Division

Global Health

Date

OCTOBER 2012

Region served

GLOBAL

Committed amount

$999,746

Grant topic

Neglected Tropical Diseases

Duration (months)

48

Grantee location

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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