Dissecting in vivo cellular responses to interferons in pathogen-infected hosts [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Carl Feng (Principal investigator)

Brief description Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by virulent bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is a leading cause of death worldwide. Mechanisms underlying host resistance to the pathogen are poorly understood. Using a novel reporter mouse, the function of interferons in Mtb infection will be defined in vivo by tracking the cytokine-responsive cells. This will increase our understanding of the effects of these important cytokines in vivo, and could provide new candidate biomarkers for TB diagnosis.

Funding Amount $AUD 479,694.70

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant