Epithelial cell signalling and host responses to virulent Helicobacter pylori strains. [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Richard Ferrero (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Brendan Jenkins

Brief description The stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori causes various types of gastrointestinal disease. One of the questions that still perplexes researchers in the field, however, is why some infected individuals develop very severe forms of disease (ulcers or cancer) whilst others develop only inflammation. This project will investigate H. pylori interactions with cells that line the stomach wall and how these interactions may contribute to the development of more severe disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 502,361.13

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant