Development of a preventive strategy for rheumatic heart disease using an experimental model [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Natkunam Ketheesan (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Catherine Rush

Brief description Based on animal studies, we aim to demonstrate that the worsening of heart damage seen in patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is due to repeated infections with bacteria (group A streptococci: GAS). The heart damage is caused by continual immune damage to the heart and valves and this has adverse effects on heart function. We will also investigate a novel way to prevent the development of RHD.

Funding Amount $AUD 370,846.14

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant