Developing a vaccine to fight Candida auris infections
Official title: Task V31: Process Development for Panfungal Vaccine
Funded at Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC. · NIH-11202801 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new vaccine to help protect people, especially those with weakened immune systems, from a serious fungal infection called Candida auris, with hopes of making it safe and effective for future testing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kensington, United States) |
| Project start | January 20, 2023 |
| Project end | July 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $88,071 |
| NIH project number | 272201800009I-P00001-759302300001-2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11202801 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at high risk for Candida auris infections, such as those with compromised immune systems or those undergoing invasive medical procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for fungal infections or those with healthy immune systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a vaccine to combat Candida auris, a serious fungal infection that poses a significant threat to patients, especially those with weakened immune systems. The project involves planning and optimizing the vaccine's development, ensuring it meets regulatory standards for safety and efficacy. By utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques, the research aims to produce a vaccine that can be tested in early clinical trials, potentially leading to effective prevention strategies against this dangerous pathogen.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new vaccine that significantly reduces the incidence of Candida auris infections in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in developing vaccines against similar infectious diseases, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC.
Kensington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fouts, Tim — Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC.
- Study coordinator: Fouts, Tim
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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.