Harnessing the type VI secretion system ‘combat’ arsenal of A. baumannii as a source of new antimicrobials and antimicrobial targets [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr John Boyce (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Marina Harper ,  Dr Sheena Mcgowan

Brief description Infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria represent one of the greatest threats to human health. There is an urgent need to develop novel drugs and treatment strategies to combat infections by these drug-resistant organisms. We have shown that the bacteria A. baumannii uses a needle-like system to deliver lethal toxins into competitors. We will characterize these toxins so that we can manipulate them as weapons for controlling infections with multi-drug resistant bacteria.

Funding Amount $AUD 533,988.06

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant