The program Immune Function and Biodefense in Children, Elderly, and Immunocrompromised Populations will develop novel methods for protecting or treating immunocrompromised individuals at risk from bioterror threats. The research program covers the identification of biological mechanisms responsible for increased susceptibility to infection or decreased effectiveness of vaccines in these populations, as well as clinical research to test treatments designed to increase safety or efficacy. This research will lead to the prevention of infectious disease.

Project Start
2005-09-30
Project End
2010-09-29
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$883,575
Indirect Cost