Primary Recipient

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

Amount

$431,750.00

Award Date

5/29/2009

Administering Agency

Health and Human Services, Department of / National Institutes of Health

CDFA Number

93.701

CDFA Program Title

Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support

Description

Candida albicans (CA) is the most commonly isolated fungus associated with biofilms [extracellular matrix (ECM)-encased microbial communities formed on indwelling medical devices which are resistant against commonly used antifungals. The carbohydrate-rich