Acquisition and transmission of respiratory pathogens in persons with cystic fibrosis (CF): development and implementation of novel molecular tools [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr David Whiley (Principal investigator)

Brief description There are a number of significant bacteria that cause infection in children with cystic fibrosis. Early eradication may have a positive impact on clinical outcome. Molecular biology assists in the rapid identification and characterisation of clinical strains of these bacteria. This project will develop molecular biology tools and then use them to pimporve detection of these significant bacteria in early childhood of people with CF.

Funding Amount $AUD 155,416.90

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Health Professional Research ECF