Extending life after lung transplantation – Defining the structural and immunological drivers of chronic lung allograft dysfunction [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Glen Westall (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Dimitra Zotos ,  Dr Lucy Sullivan

Brief description Lung Transplantation (LTx) saves life. However, chronic rejection limits survival after LTx compared to other solid organ transplants. Chronic rejection develops when the LTx recipient produces antibodies against the donor lung. With a team of global leaders in the field we will dissect the antibody response to LTx. By better understanding the immune drivers of antibody-mediated rejection, we aim to reduce the incidence of chronic rejection thereby improving survival after LTx.

Funding Amount $AUD 749,538.45

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant