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Identification of novel gonococcal virulence factors and vaccine antigens based on their expression during host cell contact and their role in association, invasion and survival in cervical epithelia [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Also known as: Development of a gonococcal vaccine based on the identification of proteins that are important for interaction of the bacteria with human cells

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by Griffith University
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1028326]

Researchers: A/Pr Kate Seib (Principal investigator)

Brief description The sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea is a significant health problem worldwide. Control of gonorrhoea depends on the development of a vaccine due to the continuing increase of antibiotic resistance and the staggering outcomes of infection, including infertility and increased transmission of HIV. My research aims to discover new vaccine targets by identifying gonococcal proteins that are required for interaction with human cervical cells.

Funding Amount $AUD 371,922.89

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant

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Medical and Health Sciences | Medical Microbiology | Medical Bacteriology | Neisseria gonorrhoeae | antibody | gene regulation | host/pathogen interaction | human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) | microarray analysis | microbial pathogenesis | vaccine candidate molecules | virulence factors |
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