Impact of pneumococcal vaccination and environmental factors on pneumococcal carriage and disease. [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Catherine Satzke (Principal investigator)

Brief description Pneumonia is the leading killer of children <5y of age worldwide, and the pneumococcal bacterium is a common cause. Pneumococci are carried in the noses of healthy children. In this project we will determine 1) whether carriage can be used to monitor the impact of vaccination in resource-poor settings, 2) the effect of new vaccines on ear disease and transmission using infant mouse models and 3) if exposure to smoke effects the ability of pneumococci to cause disease and altered gene expression.

Funding Amount $411,768.00

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF