Identifying the ontogeny and fate of T follicular helper cells by two-photon photoconversion [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Tatyana Chtanova (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Cecile King ,  A/Pr Tri Phan

Brief description The aim of this proposal is to investigate immune cells called T follicular helper cells using a novel microscopy-based method that we have developed. This method lets us ‘tag’ these cells in a way that enables us to distinguish them from all other cells and follow them as they migrate to different immunological compartments during the response. T follicular helper cells are important for protective immune responses against pathogens and a better understanding of this T cell subset will aid vaccine design.

Funding Amount $AUD 623,070.46

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant