Determine the role of the SAA-Macrophage Axis on respiratory pathogen clearance in smoke exposure related lung disease. [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Steven Bozinovski (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Louis Irving ,  A/Pr Odilia Wijburg ,  Prof Ross Vlahos

Brief description Direct or second hand exposure to tobacco smoke significantly increases your risk of acquiring a chest infection. Infants and elderly smokers are particularly susceptible. This will continue to be a major global problem as household smoke exposure remains high in developing countries and disadvantaged indigenous communities. We will investigate how smoke alters important immune cells that normally clear lung infections, which may lead to completely new ways of treating chest infections.

Funding Amount $AUD 617,810.33

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant