Functional and genomic analysis of E. coli that cause urinary tract infection [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Mark Schembri (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Scott Beatson

Brief description Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is a major cause of urinary tract infections (UTI) and sepsis. Recently, a highly virulent clone of UPEC (E. coli ST131) that is resistant to multiple types of antibiotics has emerged and spread worldwide. This project uses genomic and high-throughput functional analysis methods to understand E. coli ST131 virulence and resistance. The outcomes of the work will be a better understanding of how E. coli ST131 causes disease, and potentially new treatment regimes for UTI.

Funding Amount $793,056.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant