Integrated Genomics Receives NIH Grant to Study Bioterrorism Pathogens

Oct 11, 2006

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Institutes of Health has awarded an undisclosed research grant to Integrated Genomics, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Notre Dame to analyze pathogens and bioterrorism agents, Integrated Genomics said today.

The project will target three bacterial bioterrorism agents, including Bacillus anthracis, Yersinia pestis, and Francisella tularensis, and two drug-resistant bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.

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