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Boston University — Human Lung Model Systems

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  • Focus Area: Scientific Research
  • Organization Name: Boston University
  • Amount: $414,000

  • Award Date: August 2021

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    Open Philanthropy recommended a grant of $414,000 over two years to Boston University to support research led by Professor Darrell Kotton on developing models of human lung systems. We are interested in these models because of their potential applications for discovering antiviral drugs and treating lung-related disorders.

    This falls within our focus area of scientific research.

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