Defining a novel mechanism of control of host functions by human cytomegalovirus that enhances viral pathogenesis [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Barry Slobedman (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Allison Abendroth ,  Prof Edward Mocarski

Brief description Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) remains a significant human pathogen which causes serious and often life-threatening disease in immunosuppressed people such as bone marrow and solid organ transplant patients and in unborn babies infected during pregnancy. This project will define how HCMV controls host defences by actively modifying the cells it infects to create an environment favourable to continued viral infection and disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 616,518.79

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant