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Duke University — COVID-19 Antiviral Studies (Ria Goswami)

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  • Focus Area: Scientific Research
  • Organization Name: Duke University
  • Amount: $130,982

  • Award Date: May 2020

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    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 our work on scientific research, specifically within our interest in science supporting biosecurity and pandemic preparedness.

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