DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This Phase I SBIR application addresses the NIAID call for high priority biodefense products such as novel vaccines and therapeutics to protect our nation against various biothreat agents. Although these types of proposals do not require a significant amount of… More
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Project summary: An attack or terrorist event using spores of Bacillus anthracis continues to be an imminent threat. In the event of such an attack, many surfaces including human skin will become contaminated with disseminated spores. Spores carried on human skin… More
Award Year / Program / Phase:2008 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency:HHS
Principal Investigator:
Award Amount:$299,798.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The deliberate release of Bacillus anthracis spores remains an imminent threat both in terms of bioterrorism and biowarfare. Individuals who inhale these spores are at extreme risk of infection and death from anthrax. C
urrent prophylaxis and therapy in the event… More