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The impact of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm on pathogenesis of microbial keratitis and the development of antimicrobial contact lenses for disease prevention [ 2012 - 2020 ]

Also known as: The impact of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm on eye infection and the development of antimicrobial contact lenses

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by University of New South Wales
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1037254]

Researchers: Dr Tzu-Ying Wu (Principal investigator)

Brief description Worldwide, 125 million people correct their vision through the use of contact lenses. Contact lens use predisposes the wearer to sight threatening eye infections. Despite advanced material technology and improved hygiene regimens, the rate of contact lens-related infectious disease has remained constant. This research aims to elucidate how bacteria compromise the ocular immune system in order to develop preventative/therapeutic strategies to combat ocular infections.

Funding Amount $AUD 372,471.23

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes CJ Martin Biomedical ECF

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Medical and Health Sciences | Medical Microbiology | Medical Bacteriology | antimicrobial therapy | biofilm | contact lenses | ocular disease | ocular immunology |
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