Group A streptococcal human challenge study: accelerating vaccine development [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Andrew Steer (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Manisha Pandey ,  Dr Michael Batzloff ,  Dr Pierre Smeesters ,  Prof James Dale
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Brief description Infection with group A streptococcus (GAS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, including in the Aboriginal population of Australia. Concerted efforts for vaccine development have been hampered by the absence of a suitable animal model. To address this critical knowledge gap we propose to develop a controlled human infection model of GAS infection. This model will provide a direct pathway for the future appraisal of novel GAS vaccines.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,093,651.81

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant