How interactions between hosts and microbes affect health and disease traits
Host-Microbe Interactions that Determine Host Traits and Disease
This study is looking at how animals and plants interact with different germs like bacteria and viruses, and it’s for researchers who want to learn more about how these interactions can affect health and diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cornell University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ithaca, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10825522 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the molecular interactions between hosts, such as animals and plants, and various microbes including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It aims to understand how these interactions influence host physiology, development, and the manifestation of diseases. The program supports postdoctoral scholars who will collaborate with faculty at Cornell University, focusing on the implications of these interactions for health and disease traits. Trainees will gain hands-on experience and independence in their research while contributing to a deeper understanding of host-microbe relationships.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with conditions influenced by microbial interactions, such as autoimmune diseases or metabolic disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to host-microbe interactions may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights into how microbial interactions influence health, potentially informing new treatments for various diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding host-microbe interactions, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant breakthroughs.
Where this research is happening
Ithaca, United States
- Cornell University — Ithaca, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lazzaro, Brian — Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Lazzaro, Brian
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 below.