Enhancing host defence mechanisms in severe bacterial infections [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Antje Blumenthal (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jeremy Cohen ,  Dr Kim-Anh Lê Cao ,  Prof Bala Venkatesh ,  Prof David Evans
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Brief description New options to treat bacterial infections are needed because of the rapid increase in antibiotic resistance. One very attractive strategy is to boost the body’s own defence mechanisms against bacteria. This project defines novel molecular mechanisms that can be manipulated to better control a bacterial infection. Novel drugs targeting these molecular pathways are already being developed, albeit for cancer. This project will help assess if these drugs may be useful to treat infections.

Funding Amount $AUD 842,073.67

Funding Scheme Project Grants

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