Antiviral defects of the airway epithelium associated with wheeze and atopy in children [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Kirsten Spann (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Emmanuelle Fantino ,  Dr Peter Collins ,  Prof Peter Sly

Brief description Asthma affects 10-15% of Australian. Repeated respiratory viral infections increase the risk of developing asthma, and are also the principal cause of asthma attacks. Asthmatics may be more susceptible to respiratory viral infections due to a defect in the innate antiviral response to infection. Here we aim to identify defects in the antiviral response of children who are at risk of developing asthma, and understand how they occur so that future therapies may be developed.

Funding Amount $AUD 658,570.98

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant