Identification of the Plasmodium falciparum translocon that exports parasite proteins into their erythocytic hosts. [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Paul Gilson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Justin Boddey ,  Prof Tania De Koning-Ward

Brief description Up to 10% of the world's population will suffer from malaria in any given year and for over a million this disease will be fatal. This devastating disease is caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum that infects and destroys our red blood cells. Infected red cells are greatly modified by the parasites so they can feed and avoid elimination by the human immune system. We wish to investigate the red blood cell modification process and assess it as a potential target for anti-malarial drugs.

Funding Amount $AUD 409,027.62

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant