Gene Expression Biomarkers Predict Severe Asthma Inflammatory Phenotype, Activation Mechanisms and Treatment Response [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Katherine Baines (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Jodie Simpson ,  Prof Peter Gibson

Brief description Asthma is now recognised to be made up of several disease variants or phenotypes, which are likely to have different underlying causes and mechanisms. We lack understanding of how to identify phenotypes of asthma and how they work, and this is delaying research that will lead to improvements in treatments and patient care. This is particularly important in people with severe disease. This grant will establish a gene test to identify asthma phenotype, and further understand mechanisms and treatment responses.

Funding Amount $AUD 465,627.91

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant