Defining the Interaction of HIV with the Interferon System in Initial Mucosal Infection [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Anthony Cunningham (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Andrew Harman ,  Dr Russell Diefenbach

Brief description Very early after virus exposure, immune cells secrete interferons that help limit the spread of viruses within the body. We will investigate the complex interplay between HIV and the interferon system, especially how HIV inhibits the early induction of interferon to aid its spread and then how the body later restores the interferon response. We will also examine how HIV manipulates the interferon system in order to persistent latent reservoirs within tissues.

Funding Amount $AUD 895,329.66

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant