Immunobiology of carbohydrate antigens in xenotransplantation [ 2009 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Mauro Sandrin (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Paul Ramsland ,  Dr Dale Christiansen ,  Dr Hilary Vaughan

Brief description Xenotransplantation, the transplanting of organs from other species, is now seen as a viable solution to the problem of lack of supply of suitable human donors. The recent production of genetically engineered pigs represented a critical step towards clinical xenotransplantation. However, other sugars still remain that cause rejection. This project examines the consequences of these sugars.

Funding Amount $AUD 563,554.54

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant