Duke University — COVID-19 Antiviral Studies (Ria Goswami)
- Organization:
- Duke University
- Award Date:
- 05/2020
- Amount:
- $130,982
- Purpose:
- To support initial studies on the effectiveness of Hsp90 protein inhibitors as host-directed antivirals against the COVID-19 virus.
Open Philanthropy recommended a grant of $130,982 to Duke University to support initial studies, led by postdoctoral researcher Ria Goswami, on the effectiveness of Hsp90 protein inhibitors as host-directed antivirals against the COVID-19 virus.
This falls within Open Philanthropy's work on scientific research, specifically within its interest in science supporting biosecurity and pandemic preparedness.