Combining immune monitoring and immunotherapy to tackle cytomegalovirus infections in solid organ transplant patients [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Rajiv Khanna (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Daniel Chambers ,  A/Pr Scott Campbell ,  Dr Corey Smith

Brief description Clinical management of infectious complications in kidney and heart/lung transplant patients remains significant challenge. Although prophylactic/pre-emptive treatment with antiviral drugs have shown dramatic improvements in the control of these infections, long-term treatment with these drugs is associated with significant toxicity, the appearance of drug-resistant virus isolates and significant health cost. In this proposal we will develop novel strategies to identify high risk patients and treat these patients with killer T cells.

Funding Amount $AUD 801,416.54

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant