Determining the biological significance of allelic sequence variation within the T cell receptor loci [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Scott Burrows (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr John Miles ,  A/Pr Stephanie Gras

Brief description T lymphocytes play a pivotal role in the immune system by recognising virus-infected tissue through the use of highly specific T cell receptors (TCRs). This project will investigate the importance of genetic variation in the TCR genes in influencing how we fight infections. Advances in these areas will assist in understanding susceptibility to some autoimmune diseases as well as aiding in the development of new "intelligent" vaccines and individualised therapeutics.

Funding Amount $AUD 627,549.92

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant