Human genetic susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Magda Ellis (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Yurong Yang ,  Prof Adrian Hill

Brief description Tuberculosis (TB) infects about a third of the world population, causing significant disease in 10% of infected individuals. We propose to undertake a genome-wide study to investigate human susceptibility to this devastating disease. Identifying novel gene associations from this study may explain why some people are more vulnerable to TB. Understanding these processes may lead to more effective treatments which is essential for the long term control of disease not only in China, but worldwide

Funding Amount $AUD 760,432.21

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant