Combating E. coli diarrhoea by disarming bacterial virulence [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Roy Robins-Browne (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Jessica Holien ,  Dr Ji Yang

Brief description E. coli causes severe and persistent diarrhoea which affects the health of millions of people worldwide. Although antibiotics may alleviate E. coli diarrhoea, these bacteria are becoming resistant to most drugs. In this study, we will use state-of-the-art technology to discover novel types of drug that treat and prevent infection with E. coli, without harming the beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Funding Amount $AUD 674,737.85

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant