Australian Predicting Infectious ComplicatioNs In Children with Cancer (PICNICC) project [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Karin Thursky (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Franz Babl ,  Dr Francoise Mechinaud Heloury ,  Dr Gabrielle Haeusler ,  Mr Richard De Abreu Lourenco
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Brief description Children undergoing cancer treatment are at an increased risk of infection. This is managed by admission to hospital for antibiotics which can be a frightening experience for the child, disruptive for their family and expensive for the healthcare system. While many need admission, a proportion of patients can be safely managed at home with oral or intravenous antibiotics. This project aims to identify these children, so as to improve their quality of life, and decrease cost of treatment.

Funding Amount $AUD 715,770.83

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant