PULLMAN, Wash., Sept. 29 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
Washington State University researcherSantanu Bosehas been awarded a $3.04 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for research that could lead to new treatment options for human respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, and other respiratory viral infections.
RSV is a leading cause of respiratory illness worldwide, particularly among infants, young children and people with weakened immune systems. It can cause pneumonia and bronchiolitis, and infections early in life have been linked to an increased risk of developing chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma.
The five-year grant will support a project aimed at understan...