Determination of Disease Specific Epitopes in Rheumatic Heart Disease in Australia [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Natkunam Ketheesan (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Madeleine Cunningham

Brief description Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RF-RHD) remain a significant cause of illness in Aboriginal communities in Australia. RF-RHD is a complication which follows infection with a specific bacterium. The purpose of this study is to compare the body's response and find out the patterns of antibody and immune cell reactivity to the bacterium and body proteins in RF-RHD patients and controls. It will also enable us to study the mechanisms that initiate the disease process.

Funding Amount $AUD 374,817.44

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant