Description
The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on understanding the immunological and ecological dynamics of avian influenza spread, persistence, and transmission in wild bird species. This research aims to advance understanding of basic avian influenza ecology in wild bird host species and pair transcriptomics to traditional infection and serologic testing methods. The project will explore the potential to predict the risk of a given species being involved in either mortality events or the spread of avian influenza viruses. Key objectives include improving understanding of how selected wild bird host species have been impacted by HPAI and LPAI, identifying the transcriptomic response of selected host species to infection, and using insights to explore the potential to predict risk.
• The research will focus on understanding the immunological and ecological dynamics of avian influenza in wild bird species.
• The project will pair transcriptomics to traditional infection and serologic testing methods to enhance understanding of host susceptibility and infection response.
• The recipient should submit a proposal that reflects the full five-year project period, with a total estimated funding of $499,000.
• The proposal should include a detailed budget narrative, a data management plan, and a project abstract summary.
• The recipient will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the grant/cooperative agreement and ensuring compliance with applicable Federal requirements and regulations.