University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut, United States


Purpose

to develop non-hormonal contraceptives using a high-throughput, fly-based screening platform to identify compounds that specifically block follicle rupture, which is required to release eggs for fertilization also in mammals

Division

Gender Equality

Date

December 2018

Region Served

GLOBAL

Committed amount

$742,367

Grant topic

Empower Women and Girls

Duration (months)

35

Grantee location

Storrs, Connecticut, United States

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