Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/613626]Researchers: Dr Katja Fischer (Principal investigator)
Brief description Scabies is caused by microscopic mites burrowing through the skin, causing intense itching and providing prime breeding sites for bacteria. The resulting skin sores are very common among Aboriginal children in Australia leading to extreme levels of rheumatic fever-heart disease and renal failure in Indigenous communities. We have discovered mite products termed Serpins which interfere with the patients defence against the mites and the bacteria and aim to develop therapeutics.
Funding Amount $AUD 333,419.45
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes New Investigator Grant
- nhmrc : 613626
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/613626
