Defining the mechanism of invasive disease caused by diverse group A streptococcal M serotypes [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Jason Cole (Principal investigator)

Brief description Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus; GAS) causes life-threatening invasive infections including flesh-eating disease and toxic shock syndrome (>600,000 cases and 163,000 deaths per year). We recently discovered the trigger for invasive disease in a globally disseminated GAS strain. The aim of this work is to determine whether this trigger applies to other strains associated with GAS invasive disease. These studies will allow the development of new therapeutics and treatments.

Funding Amount $AUD 393,061.22

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes CJ Martin Biomedical ECF