Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1051228]
Researchers:
Prof Nigel Curtis
(Principal investigator)
,
A/Pr Katie Flanagan
,
A/Pr Susan Donath
,
Prof Andrew Kemp
,
Prof Frank Shann
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Brief description There has been a dramatic rise in allergic diseases (asthma, eczema, food allergy) worldwide and particularly in Australia, with up to 30% of children affected. There is evidence from small studies that BCG immunisation has beneficial effects that prevent an allergic type immune response later in life. In a large randomised trial we will determine whether BCG at birth prevents allergic disease by monitoring eczema and food sensitivity in infancy, both of which predict an allergic predisposition.
Funding Amount $AUD 1,187,260.54
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1051228
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1051228