As a result of the New Research Project Request for Proposals, the MARCE has added 6 new grants to its research portfolio.
The following 2 proposals were awarded New Research Project Grants:
Identifying lead antivirals to block smallpox DNA processivity and
infectivity. Robert P. Ricciardi, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Inhibition of poxvirus resolvase. Frederic D. Bushman, Ph.D.,
University of Pennsylvania
The following 4 proposals were awarded Developmental Project Grants:
Development of improved genetic tools and virulence gene discovery
in Bacillus anthracis. Scott E. Stibitz, Ph.D., FDA
Anthrax detection in clinical samples in 30 seconds. Chris D.
Geddes, Ph.D., University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
Therapeutic targets of Ebola virus entry. Judith M. White, Ph.D.,
University of Virginia
Ultrasensitive detection of ricin toxin. Niel T. Constantine, Ph.D.,
University of Maryland
Please see "Research" ( http://marce.vbi.vt.edu/index.php/marce/research) for more information on these grants.