An investigation into chromatin dynamics in host-pathogen interactions and fungal virulence [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Ana Traven (Principal investigator)

Brief description Fungal infections represent a major health burden, with loss of lives that parallels malaria. Only a handful of antifungal therapeutics is available, and mortality remains very high (30% or more). By using molecular biology approaches and animal infection models, this project aims to characterize a new class of promising antifungal drug targets in the major human fungal pathogen Candida albicans. The outcomes will provide the knowledge foundation for future antifungal drug discovery.

Funding Amount $AUD 710,393.19

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant