Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/613668]Researchers: Prof Alexander Loukas (Principal investigator) , A/Pr Jeffrey Bethony
Brief description Schsitosomiasis is a chronic neglected tropical disease for which there is currently no vaccine. A vaccine is sorely needed to control this parasite. This proposal seeks to identify molecules from the outer surface of the parasite which are recognised by the immune system of people from Brazil who are resistant to schistosomiasis. Molecules identified in this manner will be tested as vaccines in an animal model of schistosomiasis, and ranked based on their performances to enter human trials.
Funding Amount $AUD 480,459.78
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 613668
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/613668
