Grant: New Investigator Award: PA - Infection and Immunity

Viral sensitizers are small molecules discovered in the Diallo laboratory that boost viral infection. These have a wide range of potential uses, including cancer treatment, gene therapy, and vaccine manufacturing. We propose to further our understanding of the mechanism of action of our growing collection of viral sensitizers and further explore their therapeutic and industrial applications. We believe this research will lead to improvements in health care on multiple fronts, including better treatments for cancer and genetic illnesses, as well as increased availability and reduced cost of vaccines for viral diseases such as such as influenza.