Exploring the contribution of interferon-lambda to autoimmune disease [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Meredith O'Keeffe (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kristen Radford ,  A/Pr Michaela Lucas

Brief description We have found that a novel protein, normally made in response to viral infections, is found in the blood of Lupus patients. This project will determine the cells that make this protein, what in Lupus blood makes these cells produce it and whether it plays a role in the severity of Lupus disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 833,235.87

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant