Enterovirus, vitamin D status and inflammation at the clinical onset of type 1 diabetes in childhood [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Anne-Louise Ponsonby (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Andrew Kemp ,  Prof Fergus Cameron ,  Prof Maria Craig

Brief description Type 1 diabetes is a serious disease that is increasing in incidence among Australian children. This project will build on an exsisting study to provide new information on the role of enteroviral infection, vitamin D status and the associated inflammatory changes in blood at the onset of disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 410,542.61

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant