Annual meeting for medical mycology researchers in the South Central US
Official title: 21st Annual South Central Medical Mycology Meeting
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-11074840 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together mycology researchers from the southern central U.S. for a friendly meeting in New Orleans, where they can share their latest discoveries and ideas to help each other grow in their work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | November 12, 2024 |
| Project end | October 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $6,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AI188935-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074840 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include researchers, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in the field of medical mycology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in medical mycology research or do not have a professional interest in this area may not receive direct benefits from this meeting.
What this research studies
This research involves organizing the 21st Annual South Central Medical Mycology Meeting, which will take place in New Orleans, LA. The meeting aims to gather medical mycology researchers from the southern central region of the United States to share their latest findings and foster collaborations. Participants, including junior trainees and established researchers, will present their unpublished data in a supportive environment that encourages discussion and feedback. This event is crucial for the development of future mycology professionals and the advancement of research in this field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this meeting could enhance collaboration and innovation in medical mycology, ultimately leading to improved patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Previous meetings have successfully fostered collaboration and knowledge sharing among mycology researchers, indicating a strong precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fidel, Paul L — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Fidel, Paul L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.