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Pathogenic and Immunogenic Studies on Cryptosporidium Genotypes

Objective

The research agenda in Food and Waterborne Diseases will be implemented at the direction of the Project Officer. This inter-disciplinary consortium will address food and waterborne pathogens (bacteria, viruses, and protozoa) included in the NIAID Category A, B, C priority organisms list.

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NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY: The ability to quickly diagnose and treat food- and water-borne pathogens is of paramount importance. This research will play a critical role in protecting the country from bioterrorist threats. We will establish a Microbiology Research Unit (MRU) in the Food & Waterborne Diseases (FWD) Integrated Research Network (IRN).

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APPROACH: The FWD IRN will 1) evaluate vaccines, therapeutics, and rapid detection methods; 2) integrate human mucosal immunity with clinical research; 3) increase research and product development activities; and, 4) include the ecology and microbiology of food- and water-borne diseases as well as drug resistant pathogens.

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Investigators
Sheoran, Abhineet
Institution
Tufts University
Start date
2002
End date
2009
Project number
MASV-HS2700
Accession number
199267
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