Purpose
to optimize O. volvulus qPCR testing on blackfly pools to support African countries for blackfly xenomonitoring and to improve ease of testing for lymphatic filariasis using nasal swabs as an alternative specimen type
Grantee
Division
Global Health
Date
NOVEMBER 2024
Region served
GLOBAL
Committed amount
$553,361
Grant topic
Enterics, Diagnostics, Genomics & Epidemiology,
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Duration (months)
14
Grantee location
Northampton, MA, United States
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