# Trichomonas vaginalis through the lifespan

> **NIH NIH K23** · EMORY UNIVERSITY · 2024 · $196,344

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT
Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally. For
reasons unknown, unlike other STIs, TV prevalence follows a bimodal population age distribution. Infection
increases risk of preterm birth, infertility, and cervical neoplasia and is associated with a striking health
disparity, with women of African descent disproportionately affected. TV infection increases the risk of HIV
transmission and acquisition. Despite the high prevalence and

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10838900
- **Project number:** 1K23AI177087-01A1
- **Recipient organization:** EMORY UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Marisa R Young
- **Activity code:** K23 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $196,344
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2024-06-01 → 2029-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10838900

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10838900, Trichomonas vaginalis through the lifespan (1K23AI177087-01A1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10838900. Licensed CC0.

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