Helicobacter pylori acquisition of host cholesterol: its role in inflammation [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Richard Ferrero (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Ben Croker

Brief description The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is present in the stomach of half the world’s population. It is estimated that 20% of these people will suffer from peptic ulcer disease, whereas as many as 1% will develop stomach cancer later in life. The common factor in all these diseases is the inflammation induced by the bacterium. This project will investigate a new mechanism by which H. pylori causes inflammation and how dietary cholesterol may be involved in this process.

Funding Amount $AUD 417,380.88

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant