Developing a mouse model to study antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea
Official title: Task A100: Mouse Model of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Antibiotic Resistant Infection
Funded at Pharmacology Discovery Services Taiwan, LTD. · NIH-11178799 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on developing better mouse models to understand gonorrhea infections, especially those that don't respond to antibiotics, so that we can find new treatments that could help people dealing with this tough health issue.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pharmacology Discovery Services Taiwan, LTD. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Taipei City, Taiwan) |
| Project start | July 12, 2024 |
| Project end | July 11, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $331,260 |
| NIH project number | 272201700020I-0-759302400002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11178799 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been diagnosed with gonorrhea, particularly those with antibiotic-resistant strains.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have gonorrhea or those with non-resistant strains may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and improving mouse models to better understand infections caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, particularly those that are resistant to antibiotics. By simulating these infections in mice, researchers aim to evaluate potential treatments and countermeasures against this growing public health threat. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research, which could lead to more effective therapies for antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new treatments for antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing animal models for studying antibiotic resistance, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Pharmacology Discovery Services Taiwan, LTD.
New Taipei City, Taiwan Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miesel, Lynn — Pharmacology Discovery Services Taiwan, LTD.
- Study coordinator: Miesel, Lynn
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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.