Functional characterisation of novel metabolites in asthma and identification of new biomarkers [ 2018 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Gerard Kaiko (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Paul Foster

Brief description Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that represents a major health burden. Severe asthma represents 10% of those suffering the disease and poses an urgent problem due to exacerbations and resistance to current therapies. We have conducted the first study of the metabolites that are altered in the airways of patients with severe asthma and identified functional metabolites and disease biomarkers. We now aim to assess the function of these molecules in asthma disease models.

Funding Amount $AUD 829,922.48

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant