How factors in early life contribute to infection risk and the long term development of cardiovascular health [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Burgner (Principal investigator)

Brief description Infection is the commonest reason for childhood hospitalisation, but it is unknown why infection is much more severe in some children. The long-term effects of infection on the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), the underlying cause of cardiovascular disease, is also unknown. This research investigates these important questions with the aim of developing better prediction and prevention of severe infection and reducing its impact on adult cardiovascular disease.

Funding Amount $601,420.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship