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 testing of treatments designed to increase safety or efficacy.

Project Start
2005-09-15
Project End
2011-03-31
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$2,119,503
Indirect Cost
Name
Oregon Health and Science University
Department
Type
DUNS #
096997515
City
Portland
State
OR
Country
United States
Zip Code
97239