Exploration of the role of microbes in gastrointestinal diseases [ 2015 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Carl Kirkwood (Principal investigator)

Brief description This fellowship will investigate diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of children. The research program will undertake a range of is a highly innovative projects including; development of an effective rotavirus vaccine to be administered to newborns; genetic characterisation of rotavirus strains able to escape vaccine protection; and how alterations in the human gut microbiome (bacteria and viruses) influence the development/relapse of CrohnÍs disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 687,974.60

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship